Prime Minister Justin Trudeau meets with the Prime Minister of Barbados, Mia Mottley
September 24, 2018
New York, United States
Today, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau met with the Prime Minister of Barbados, Mia Mottley.
Prime Minister Trudeau and Prime Minister Mottley exchanged views on several global issues of interest to Canada and Barbados, such as the importance of strengthening coastal communities and economies.
Prime Minister Trudeau affirmed Canada’s commitment to supporting Barbados in building economic and climate resilience, and recognized the challenges associated with debt management and access to financing needed to invest in future growth.
They expressed interest in continuing to strengthen ties between Canada and Barbados.
Canada supports global infrastructure with new hub in Toronto
September 24, 2018
New York, New York
Investing in large, transformative infrastructure projects strengthens our communities, creates good, well-paying jobs, and provides people from all walks of life with more opportunities. The Government of Canada continues to make historic investments in Canada’s towns and cities, while playing a leading role to help develop critical infrastructure projects around the world.
The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today announced that Canada will contribute $20 million to the Global Infrastructure Hub (GI Hub) to establish Toronto as the centre of its North American operations. The GI Hub brings together public and private investors to develop critical infrastructure projects that benefit people, strengthen their communities, and connect global markets. These projects fuel long-term economic growth while supporting the transition to a low-carbon economy, and making progress towards achieving the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals.
In particular, the GI Hub helps address some of the key challenges to sustainable economic growth that benefits everyone, including improving the representation of women and other marginalized groups in sustainable infrastructure; narrowing a persistent global infrastructure gap concentrated in emerging markets; and strengthening infrastructure resilience to mitigate the threats posed by climate change.
The GI Hub will use $5 million of the funding to establish the Global Centre for Infrastructure Excellence, underscoring Canada’s commitment to foster new partnerships for development. Located at the new GI Hub Toronto location, the Global Centre for Infrastructure Excellence will focus on making sure private investments are effectively mobilized for resilient, sustainable infrastructure that benefits everyone.
Quotes
“The Global Infrastructure Hub is helping deliver transformative infrastructure projects and creating good, middle class jobs around the world. Our investment will open up new ways to share Canadian expertise, connect large investors to opportunities at home and abroad, and help the GI Hub continue to develop the resilient, sustainable infrastructure that communities need worldwide.”
— Rt. Hon. Justin Trudeau, Prime Minister of Canada
“As the International Monetary Fund recently noted, the Government of Canada’s investments are helping to create jobs and growth for Canadians. Canada, along with our partners at home and around the world, has an important role to play in building communities and a global economy that works for everyone. Our investment in the Global Infrastructure Hub will help better connect governments and private investors in order to unlock capital for infrastructure – such as ports, railways and water supply systems – that will make a real difference in the lives of millions of people, while strengthening the global economy for the benefit of all.”
— Hon. Bill Morneau, Minister of Finance
Quick facts
- The new Toronto location will be the first Global Infrastructure Hub outside of Australia.
- The GI Hub was originally granted a four-year term, starting in November 2014, when it was established by G20 leaders. In July 2018, G20 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors endorsed the GI Hub’s second term for the period 2019-22.
- Canada holds the G7 Presidency for 2018, and 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
- Prime Minister Justin Trudeau meets with Prime Minister Khadga Prasad Sharma Oli of the Federal Democratic Republic of Nepal
September 24, 2018
New York, United States
The Prime Minister met today with Prime Minister Oli of the Federal Democratic Republic of Nepal.
The leaders reaffirmed the 53-year, longstanding friendship between Canada and Nepal. They discussed shared values including democracy, good governance, growth that benefits all, inclusion and equality. Reinforcing the importance of the bilateral relationship, the Prime Ministers agreed to undertake bilateral consultations in coming months.
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Prime Minister announces the appointment of two Senators
September 24, 2018
Ottawa, Ontario
The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today announced that the Governor General appointed the following independent Senators to fill vacancies in the Senate:
- Beverley Busson (British Columbia)
- Martin Klyne (Saskatchewan)
Mrs. Busson is a champion of women in the workforce and enjoyed a distinguished career in the RCMP. Her efforts to push gender-based barriers and her expertise in security led to her becoming the first woman to lead the RCMP, when she was named Commissioner in 2006.
Mr. Klyne is a proud member of the Cree Métis with extensive business experience. He focused much of his career and volunteer efforts on advancing the economic development of Indigenous communities.
Both of these individuals were recommended by the Independent Advisory Board for Senate Appointments and chosen using the 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.
Quote
“I am pleased to welcome two new members to the Senate who have done tremendous work in their professional lives and as active members of their communities. I am confident that they will work diligently and with integrity to serve the best interests of the country and all Canadians.”
—The Rt. Hon. Justin Trudeau, Prime Minister of Canada
Quick Facts
- There have been 40 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.
- 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.
