Prime Minister Justin Trudeau made a moving statement to families and children in his address to the nation yesterday.

He acknowledges that “all of a sudden you’ve heard you can’t go on play dates or sleepovers.” He says his own children are watching more movies, are missing their friends and are worried about what their future may hold.

Trudeau, who is a former teacher and a father himself, offered some reassurance to children who are worried about what’s happening.

He spoke directly to children across the country. “I know this is a big change” says Trudeau, “but we have to do this, not just for ourselves, but for our grandparents, our nurses and doctors and everyone working at our hospitals, and you kids are helping a lot.”