Thank you Prime Minister. Already Chairman. Good afternoon everyone. Begin by providing a bit of a situational update to date. There have been 2214 wildfires nationally so far this year, and approximately 3.3 million hectares have been burned. And across the country, there are currently 413 wildfires burning and 249 of those fires are deemed out of control. There are also 18 active wildfires specifically impacting first nations with six in Alberta, five in Saskatchewan, one in the Northwest Territories, four in Quebec and two in Nova Scotia. And as of yesterday, an estimated 26,000 people remain evacuated from their homes across the country. I will acknowledge that the images that we have seen so far this season, and are some of the most severe ever witnessed in Canada. And the current forecast for the next few months indicates the potential for continued higher than normal fire activity. Releasing the information that we're providing today will allow people and governments to prepare and because they know that when they are prepared, we can reduce the risks that these events pose and it enables us to position the resources and the supports that Canadians may need and be ready to mobilize them. If the situation requires. The Government Operations Center supports the planning work and provide stable around the clock coordination of the federal response to all emergencies. They constantly monitor evolving risks and liaise with the provincial and territory officials to ensure a swift, smooth and coordinated approach to provide any federal aid or province or territory may require including by reaching across the entire federal system to activate different supports that any jurisdiction may need. And to the exceptional work of the government operation center. We have been able to respond quickly to request from federal assistance from both Nova Scotia and from Quebec and this is of course is in addition to the requests that we approved from the province of Alberta last month, and it has led to the mobilisation of Canadian Armed Forces personnel and assets in both provinces with certain further supports being provided by other federal departments and agencies. And for example in Alberta there are roughly 150 Soldiers currently deployed in support of firefighting tasks in the Fox Creek region, and unfortunate born in Quebec there are now 150 soldiers deployed to this FTL region and in Nova Scotia. We provided ignitions ignition specialist personnel and equipment to support their efforts and an immediate response unit consisting of 200 soldiers and second battalion of the Royal Canadian regiment. They have now completed the necessary type three firefighting training, they're ready to immediately deploy from CFB Gagetown and once the province assesses that conditions are suitable and safe, they will continue and commence firefighting operations. In addition, firefighting support is also being coordinated by the Canadian interagency Forest Fire Center, commonly referred to as CFC. And since 1982, CFC has coordinated the sharing of firefighting resources between the federal, provincial and territorial agencies responsible for wildland fire management and with our international partners as the Prime Minister indicated, these resources are shared on a formal basis to a mutual aid agreement which outlines three categories of resources. They provide support of equipment, personnel and aircraft, and during periods of escalating wildland fire activity CFC matches the agencies that have specific resource needs, with the agencies that have resources available. This season, personnel and resources have already been deployed between provinces and territories. And as the prime minister acknowledged, we are very grateful to support Canada has received from our international partners including Australia, the United States, New Zealand South Africa, and other countries to come. We are expecting further deployments from these countries, including France in the coming days and weeks, and we have been assured that CFC continues to find the necessary firefighters, personnel and assets to support the firefighting operations across Canada. In addition to the work of CMP, and on forces, Public Services and Procurement Canada is working closely with the government operation center and standby to provide technical support and expertise in civil engineering for bridges, buildings, or other damaged critical infrastructure. PSPC can also provide emergency contracting support for goods and services, air assets and temporary accommodations, as well as warehousing service for emergency stockpiling equipment, which may be required to support the response. NGOs, including the Canadian Red Cross are supporting multiple regions across the country, community organizations and local volunteers are providing essential support, care and compassion. To people who are under immense personal stress. And their work represents a key component of Canada's response to these emergencies. with federal and provincial contributions. Our matching program with the Government of Alberta and the Canadian Red Cross has raised over $22 million and we've also committed as the Prime Minister indicated to similar matching programs with Nova Scotia, and the Northwest Territories. I want Canadians to know that all orders of government are working closely together with your safety in mind and with a high degree of cooperation and collaboration. And I'd like to take the opportunity to thank my provincial and territorial counterparts and all of the many municipal leaders that we've spoken to for their excellent partnership and hard work. The situation remains serious, but there have been very some very positive developments over the weekend. On Saturday, Alberta rescinded their provincial state of emergency rain and cooler temperatures have brought much much needed relief to Nova Scotia and to the firefighters first responders, search and rescue personnel are members of the Canadian Armed Forces who continue to move into danger to keep our community safe. We recognize your heroic service to Canadians, and we offer you all our collective thanks. Thank you very much, Betsy. I'd like now turn it over to my colleague, Minister Wilkinson.