World leaders coming together at the G7 Summit to protect our oceans, seas and coastal communities
June 1, 2018
Ottawa, Ontario
Healthy oceans, seas and coasts are essential to our way of life. They are a vast source of food and energy, and form the economic bedrock of countless communities and entire countries. They drive growth, create jobs and sustain people’s livelihoods around the world.
The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today announced that Canada will welcome several world leaders and heads of international organizations to the G7 Summit to take part in a special outreach session, which will focus on healthy oceans and resilient coastal communities. It will be held on June 9, 2018.
The following leaders and heads of international organizations have been invited to the Outreach Session of the G7 Summit:
- Mauricio Macri, President of Argentina and Chair of the G20
- Sheikh Hasina, Prime Minister of Bangladesh
- Jovenel Moïse, President of Haiti and Chair of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM)
- Andrew Holness, Prime Minister of Jamaica
- Uhuru Kenyatta, President of Kenya
- Hilda Heine, President of the Marshall Islands
- Erna Solberg, Prime Minister of Norway
- Paul Kagame, President of Rwanda and Chair of the African Union
- Macky Sall, President of Senegal
- Danny Faure, President of Seychelles
- Cyril Ramaphosa, President of South Africa
- Nguyễn Xuân Phúc, Prime Minister of Vietnam
- Christine Lagarde, Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund
- José Ángel Gurría, Secretary-General of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development
- António Guterres, Secretary-General of the United Nations
- Kristalina Georgieva, Chief Executive Officer of the World Bank
These leaders and heads of international organizations will meet with G7 leaders to discuss how to build resilient coasts and communities, share ocean knowledge and science, and support sustainable oceans and fisheries. They will also explore how to best address pressing challenges, including plastics in our oceans and illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing.
Canada is committed to working with others in the G7 and beyond to strengthen resilience, fight climate change, and protect our oceans for generations to come. As with all work under Canada’s G7 presidency, these discussions will include a focus on gender equality and women’s empowerment.
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“Our oceans and coasts are under considerable threat – from increases in plastic pollution, more frequent and severe weather events, and illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing. Resilient coastal communities and healthy oceans are vital to growing economies that work for everyone and that is why we are committed to working with others to protect the world’s oceans.”—The Rt. Hon. Justin Trudeau, Prime Minister of Canada
Quick Facts
- These leaders and heads of international organizations will also attend a dinner hosted by Her Excellency the Right Honourable Julie Payette, Governor General of Canada, at the Citadelle of Québec.
- Canada holds the G7 presidency for 2018. Part of this role includes setting the agenda for the year, as well as organizing and hosting the Leaders' Summit, ministerial meetings, and other associated events.
- Canada is advancing domestic and international priorities framed under the following five key themes:
- Investing in growth that works for everyone
- Preparing for jobs of the future
- Advancing gender equality and women’s empowerment
- Working together on climate change, oceans, and clean energy
- Building a more peaceful and secure world
Associated Links
- Road to the 2018 G7 Summit in Charlevoix
- Canada to host 2018 G7 Summit in Charlevoix, Quebec
- Prime Minister unveils themes for Canada’s 2018 G7 Presidency
Prime Minister announces the appointment of a Senator
June 1, 2018
Ottawa, Ontario
The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today announced that the Governor General appointed Mohamed-Iqbal Ravalia as an independent Senator to fill a vacancy in Newfoundland and Labrador.
Dr. Ravalia is a community leader, family physician, and senior medical officer at the Notre Dame Bay Memorial Health Centre in Newfoundland and Labrador. He is also an Associate Professor of Family Medicine and the Assistant Dean of Rural Medical Education Network at Memorial University.
Dr. Ravalia was recommended by the Independent Advisory Board for Senate Appointments and chosen using the merit-based process open to all Canadians. This process ensures Senators are independent, reflect Canada’s diversity, and are able to tackle the broad range of challenges and opportunities facing the country.
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“I am pleased to welcome Parliament’s newest independent Senator, Mohamed-Iqbal Ravalia. Dr. Ravalia’s vast knowledge and experience have earned him high respect in the medical field, and I am confident that he will be a great ambassador in the Senate, not just for Newfoundland and Labrador, but for all of Canada.”—The Rt. Hon. Justin Trudeau, Prime Minister of Canada
Quick Facts
- There have been 34 appointments to the Senate made on the advice of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau.
- Under the Canadian Constitution, the Governor General appoints individuals to the Senate. By convention, Senators are appointed on the advice of the Prime Minister.
- Since 2016, the selection process for Senators has been opened to allow all Canadians to apply. Candidate submissions are reviewed by the Independent Advisory Board for Senate Appointments, which provides the Prime Minister with recommendations. From the recommended pool of candidates, the Prime Minister selects the individuals he then recommends to the Governor General for appointment to the Senate.
- The Independent Advisory Board for Senate Appointments is guided by public, transparent, non-partisan, and merit-based criteria to identify highly qualified candidates.
- Once appointed by the Governor General and summoned to the Senate, the new Senators join their peers to examine and revise legislation, investigate national issues, and represent regional, provincial, and minority interests – important functions in a modern democracy.
Biographical Notes
Associated Links
- Frequently Asked Questions – Senate appointments process
- Independent Advisory Board for Senate Appointments
- Minister of Democratic Institutions announces improvements to the Senate appointments process and launches call for applications
- Minister of Democratic Institutions announces launch of the permanent phase of the Independent Senate Appointments Process
- Minister of Democratic Institutions announces establishment of the Independent Advisory Board for Senate Appointments
- Government announces immediate Senate reform
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau speaks with President Enrique Peña Nieto of Mexico
May 31, 2018
Ottawa, Ontario
Today, the Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, spoke with President Enrique Peña Nieto of Mexico.
The leaders expressed their strong concerns and deep disappointment with the imposition of U.S. tariffs on Canadian and Mexican steel and aluminum exports. They also discussed the North American Free Trade negotiations and agreed to continue working toward a mutually beneficial outcome.
The Prime Minister and President committed to stay in close contact on these and other issues of shared concern.
