In his first Christmas message as Prime Minister Justin Trudeau asks us to share the Christmas spirit.  He says we often celebrate this time of year by showing our generosity to family and friends and he trusts that we will do the same with the thousands of people who are experiencing the Canadian holidays and the Canadian winter for the first time, the Syrian refugees.  He adds after all we share values of love, hope and compassion, it’s what we do and it’s who we are.  He also suggests we take time to remember the brave women and men of the Canadian Armed Force who cannot be with their families adding we appreciate these sacrifices for our county, not just today but every day.

Trudeau wishes all health and happiness in 2016.