His Serene Highness Prince Albert II of Monaco to visit Canada
May 1, 2018
Ottawa, Ontario
The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today announced that the Sovereign Prince of Monaco, His Serene Highness Albert II, will visit Canada from May 7 to 8, 2018.
During the visit, Prime Minister Trudeau and H.S.H. Prince Albert II will discuss our shared commitment to the Paris Agreement, and the actions our countries are taking to address climate change and protect the world’s oceans.
They will also discuss the work of the Canadian chapter of the Prince Albert II of Monaco Foundation, which focuses particularly on the Canadian Arctic, including its communities, biodiversity, and oceans.
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“Canada and Monaco are partners in the fight against climate change, and share a commitment to protect our world’s oceans. I look forward to meeting with Prince Albert to discuss how we can work together to promote further action and leave a cleaner, healthier planet for future generations.”
— The Rt. Hon. Justin Trudeau, Prime Minister of Canada
Quick Facts
- This will be the first formal meeting between Prime Minister Trudeau and H.S.H. Prince Albert II of Monaco.
- In Monaco, Canada is represented by the Embassy of Canada in France. Canada also has an honorary consulate in Monaco.
- In Canada, Monaco is represented by its Embassy in Washington as well as honorary consulates in Toronto, Montréal and Vancouver.
- The two countries also cooperate in a number of international organizations and institutions, most notably the International Organisation of La Francophonie.
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Amazon creates thousands of new jobs in Vancouver
April 30, 2018
Ottawa, Ontario
From shopping and banking, to planning events and getting directions, Canadians rely on online services and applications every day. They improve our quality of life, drive innovation and technological advancement, and create new opportunities for the middle class and people working hard to join it.
The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today welcomed Amazon’s announcement that it will create 3,000 new jobs in Vancouver. Combined with the 1,000 new jobs announced by Amazon in November 2017, this will bring the company’s workforce in Canada to over 9,000 employees.
Canada is known for its excellent post-secondary institutions and robust high-tech sector, which produce top-tier talent in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. Amazon’s expansion will help Canada develop and retain talented students and professionals, create good, well-paying middle class jobs, and grow our economy.
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“Today’s announcement is a testament to Canada’s highly-skilled, diverse workforce and tremendous potential as an innovation and tech hub. Tech talent and investment are coming to our country in record numbers, and companies like Amazon are bringing even more energy, vision – and thousands of good jobs – to Canada. We are proud to champion these companies, who invest in our talent and the future of our economy, and create new opportunities for Canadians to succeed.
— The Rt. Hon. Justin Trudeau, Prime Minister of Canada
Quick Facts
- Amazon is an e-commerce and cloud computing company offering a range of products and services through its online properties. The company currently employs over 4,100 people in Canada, with offices in Vancouver, Toronto, and Ottawa. It also operates six automated centres in other locations across the country.
- The 3,000 new jobs will be in fields including e-commerce technology, cloud computing, and machine learning.
- Amazon will expand into a brand new location in QuadReal’s The Post redevelopment when the project opens in 2022. Amazon’s future 416,000 square foot Development Centre will sit above the former central Canada Post building, a city landmark.
- Amazon is considering Toronto as a location for its second headquarters.
- Prime Minister Trudeau met with Amazon Chief Executive Officer Jeff Bezos on several occasions, including during his visit to San Francisco in February 2018, where he promoted Canada’s diverse and skilled workforce.
- The Government of Canada’s Innovation and Skills Plan, launched in Budget 2017, has introduced policies and programs to create high-quality jobs for Canadians and make Canada a global centre for innovation.
- Last year, Canada launched a $125 million Pan-Canadian Artificial Intelligence Strategy to retain and attract top academic talent, and to increase the number of post-graduate trainees and researchers studying artificial intelligence and deep learning.
- The Government of Canada recently launched Invest in Canada, a new federal organization dedicated to attracting job-creating investment and simplifying the process for global businesses looking to make Canada their new home.
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Itinerary for Wednesday, May 2, 2018
May 1, 2018
Ottawa, Ontario
Itinerary for the Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, for Wednesday, May 2, 2018:
Note: All times local
Gatineau, Quebec
8:45 a.m. The Prime Minister will attend the Assembly of First Nations’ Special Chiefs Assembly on Federal Legislation and deliver remarks.
Hilton Lac Leamy
3 Boulevard du Casino
3 Boulevard du Casino
Notes for media:
- Photo opportunity only
- Media are asked to arrive in the main lobby no later than 8:15 a.m.
Ottawa, Ontario
10 a.m. The Prime Minister will attend the National Caucus meeting.
2 p.m. The Prime Minister will attend Question Period.
4 p.m. The Prime Minister will attend the 2018 Prime Minister's Awards for Teaching Excellence, Teaching Excellence in STEM, and in Early Childhood Education.
Canadian Museum of Nature
240 McLeod Street
240 McLeod Street
Notes for media:
- Open coverage
- Media are asked to arrive no later than 3 p.m.
7 p.m. The Prime Minister will attend a dinner given by Her Excellency The Right Honourable Julie Payette, Governor General of Canada, to mark the Diamond Jubilee of His Highness the Aga Khan as the 49th Hereditary Imam of the Shia Imami Ismaili Muslims.
Rideau Hall
1 Sussex Drive
1 Sussex Drive
Notes for media:
- Pooled photo opportunity in the Reception Room at 7:15 p.m.
- Accredited media are asked to arrive no later than 7 p.m.
