Prime Minister Justin Trudeau speaks with Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern of New Zealand
June 14, 2018
Ottawa, Ontario
Today, the Prime Minister spoke by telephone with the Prime Minister of New Zealand, Jacinda Ardern.
The two leaders reaffirmed their shared commitment to a progressive trade agenda that creates economic growth that benefits everyone, and undertook to continue to work closely together to this end.
The two leaders also reaffirmed their commitment to work together on Indigenous issues and on women’s empowerment.
Prime Minister Trudeau spoke of the outcomes achieved at the recently-concluded G7 Summit held in Charlevoix, Quebec, including the Charlevoix Blueprint for Healthy Oceans, Seas and Resilient Coastal Communities, which recognizes the crucial role of oceans and seas in supporting communities, jobs and livelihoods, food security, human health, biodiversity, and economic prosperity. He welcomed the very constructive discussion on oceans between G7 and outreach partners including leaders from several small island developing states.
Prime Minister Trudeau conveyed his and Sophie’s warmest wishes to the soon-to-be first-time parents, Prime Minister Ardern and her partner, Mr. Clarke Gayford.
Statement by the Prime Minister of Canada on Eid al-Fitr
June 14, 2018
Ottawa, Ontario
The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today issued the following statement on Eid al-Fitr:
“Today, Muslims in Canada and around the world will gather with family and friends to celebrate Eid al-Fitr, marking the end of the holy month of Ramadan.
“After a month of fasting and reflection, Eid is a time for Muslims to come together to feast, celebrate, and share their good fortune with others.
“Muslim communities continue to make Canada stronger, more open, and more prosperous. Today, let’s celebrate their major contributions to our country.
“On behalf of our family, Sophie and I extend our warmest wishes to all those celebrating Eid al-Fitr.
“Eid Mubarak!”
Prime Minister welcomes new members to Youth Council
June 13, 2018
Ottawa, Ontario
The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today welcomed 10 new members to his Youth Council. Together, these young Canadians will continue to provide important, non-partisan advice to the Prime Minister and the Government of Canada on issues that matter to young people and all Canadians – including mental health, reconciliation with Indigenous Peoples, diversity, innovation, economic growth that works for everyone, as well as youth employment and youth service.
They will join the 11 current members, bringing the Youth Council to a total of 21 members. The original 15 members named in 2016 have concluded their mandate and now begin their work as Youth Council Alumni.
During the last year, the Youth Council has also worked with the Government of Canada to develop Canada’s first-ever youth policy. As part of the consultation phase, the Youth Council, youth-serving organizations, and other youth ambassadors led in-person roundtable discussions across the country and engaged young people on what a youth policy should look like. Young people also submitted ideas through YouthAction.ca.
Over the summer, further discussions will be held with young people to explore how to create a national youth policy that reflects their priorities and addresses the issues young Canadians care about.
Quotes
“I thank the original 15 members of the Youth Council for their dedication and advice over the last two years. I look forward to hearing the innovative ideas that the new members will bring with them. Their perspectives are crucial to shaping policies that will benefit young people and all Canadians.”—The Rt. Hon. Justin Trudeau, Prime Minister of Canada and Minister of Youth
“Through the Youth Council, young Canadians have a distinctive platform to convey their unique perspectives, and those of their communities, to the highest levels of government. Their input has immense value to policy-makers, who regularly seek their honest, fearless advice.”—Peter Schiefke, Parliamentary Secretary to the Prime Minister (Youth)
Quick Facts
- The Youth Council meets with the Prime Minister, ministers, and other leaders to offer advice on the pressing challenges of our time. Since its creation, the Youth Council has held 6 in-person meetings across the country, leading in-depth discussions with federal ministers, parliamentary secretaries, and other youth leaders. In addition to meeting in-person, Youth Council members collaborate virtually and work closely with youth in their communities to inform their advice to the Prime Minister.
- Youth Council members come from diverse communities and all regions of Canada, and possess a wide range of knowledge and experience. They are appointed for a two-year term.
- The Youth Council Alumni is a network of former Youth Council members who will continue to engage in their communities and make significant impacts in the lives of others.
- In addition, cross-Canada, youth-led consultations were held to inform the development of the first-ever youth policy for Canada.
- Canadians can sign-up to receive news and get involved in engagement opportunities in areas of interest to them on canada.ca/youth.
- Budget 2018 invested $448.5 million over five years to support the continued doubling of the number of job placements under the Canada Summer Jobs program and to modernize the Youth Employment Strategy. Last summer, nearly 70,000 students received hands-on work experience through summer employment, generating income for their post-secondary education.
- This builds on significant investments through Budgets 2016 and 2017 in the Youth Employment Strategy to help more than 33,000 vulnerable youth develop the skills they need to find work, create 15,000 new green jobs for young Canadians, and provide over 1,600 new employment opportunities for youth in the heritage sector.
- Budget 2017 also introduced the CanCode Program, which provides coding and digital skills education to young Canadians – from kindergarten to grade 12 – and gives them the head start they need to find and keep good, well-paying, in-demand jobs.
- Through a new Student Work Integrated Learning Initiative, the Government of Canada has also created more opportunities for co-op and work-integrated learning experiences for students in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) and business programs.
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Statement by the Prime Minister on Philippine Independence Day
June 12, 2018
Ottawa, Ontario
The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today issued the following statement on Philippine Independence Day:
“Today, we join the Filipino community in Canada and around the world to mark the 120th anniversary of Philippine Independence.
“Canada is home to a dynamic community of over 837,000 people of Philippine origin. The bonds between Canadians and Filipinos are the foundation of the Canada-Philippines relationship.
“Canada will continue to work with the Philippines to build closer ties between our two countries.
“On behalf of the Government of Canada, I invite all Canadians to reflect on the important contributions that Filipino Canadians have made to our national fabric, and wish all those celebrating a happy Independence Day.
“Maligayang Araw ng Kalayaan!
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau meets with the Prime Minister of Vietnam, Nguyễn Xuân Phúc
June 11, 2018
Québec City, Québec
Yesterday, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau hosted a working visit by the Prime Minister of Vietnam, Nguyễn Xuân Phúc, following the G7 Summit in Charlevoix.
Celebrating the 45th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Canada and Vietnam, the prime ministers emphasized the strong people-to-people ties and the enduring relationship between Canada and Vietnam.
The prime ministers also discussed a wide range of shared priorities relating to global and regional peace and security, development cooperation to achieve the 2030 Sustainable Development Goals, promote gender equality, and protect LGBTQ2 rights. The Prime Minister thanked the Prime Minister of Vietnam for his participation at the G7 Summit on the protection of oceans and the environment, reaffirming the need for strengthened action to promote the resilience of coastal communities, improve the health of river and marine environments, and to reduce plastic waste.
The leaders also affirmed their shared objective of bringing the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership into force expeditiously.
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau meets with Kenyan President, Uhuru Kenyatta
June 11, 2018
Québec City, Quebec
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau met yesterday with the President of Kenya, Uhuru Kenyatta, following the G7 Summit in Charlevoix.
The two leaders emphasized the urgency of global action for the protection and health of the oceans. Both looked forward to co-hosting a major conference on the Blue Economy, in Nairobi in November, and both reaffirmed the importance of ensuring that the needs of coastal nations remain a central part of the oceans agenda.
The Prime Minister and the President also discussed their shared commitment to women's empowerment and gender equality. They reaffirmed both the central role of women's empowerment in effective development assistance, and the importance of mobilizing African voices on gender equality.
The Prime Minister acknowledged Kenya's historic generosity in hosting large numbers of refugees. He and the President discussed possible collaboration to promote the economic empowerment of refugees.
The two leaders looked forward to further deepening bilateral relations, including in trade and investment. They discussed global security issues and noted the potential that exists for still-closer security cooperation and partnership in addressing violent extremism.
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau meets with the Prime Minister of Bangladesh, Sheikh Hasina
June 10, 2018
Québec City, Quebec
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau met yesterday with the Prime Minister of Bangladesh, Sheikh Hasina, following the G7 Summit in Charlevoix.
Thanking the Prime Minister for her participation at the G7 to protect oceans and the environment, the two leaders further discussed opportunities to improve the resilience of coastal communities and to reduce plastic waste.
The Prime Minister thanked Bangladesh for its support to the Rohingya and those displaced by the conflict in Myanmar, also expressing Canada’s ongoing commitment to promote a peaceful solution and to address humanitarian needs. The leaders affirmed the need for strengthened international action to promote stability, accountability and the conditions for the safe, voluntary and dignified resettlement of persons displaced by the Myanmar conflict.
The two leaders looked forward to continued, strong bilateral relations and ongoing collaboration on issues of mutual concern.
