Prime Minister Justin Trudeau speaks with President-elect López Obrador of Mexico
September 28, 2018
Ottawa, Ontario
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau spoke yesterday with Mexican President-elect Andrés Manuel López Obrador.
The Prime Minister and President-elect agreed to work closely together to further strengthen the dynamic partnership between Canada and Mexico.
They discussed NAFTA and the mutually beneficial economic and trading relationship between our two countries.
The call took place following a bilateral meeting between the Prime Minister and President Enrique Peña Nieto on September 25, 2018 on the margins of the UN General Assembly in New York.
The Prime Minister announces changes in the senior ranks of the Public Service
September 28, 2018
Ottawa, Ontario
The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today announced the following changes in the senior ranks of the Public Service:
Annette Gibbons, Assistant Secretary to the Cabinet, Foreign Direct Investment, Privy Council Office, becomes Associate Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, effective October 29, 2018.
Paula Isaak, currently Assistant Deputy Minister, Education and Social Development Programs and Partnerships, Indigenous Services Canada, becomes President of the Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency, effective October 9, 2018.
Biographical notes
- Annette Gibbons
- Paula Isaak
- Prime Minister Justin Trudeau meets with Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern of New Zealand and President Sebastián Piñera of Chile
September 26, 2018
New York, United States
Today, Prime Minister Trudeau met with the Prime Minister of New Zealand, Jacinda Ardern, and the President of Chile, Sebastián Piñera.
The leaders affirmed their commitment to advancing a progressive approach to trade that ensures the benefits of trade are shared equitably, and that creates good, middle class jobs, new opportunities for businesses and entrepreneurs, and broad-based economic growth.
They also shared views on how to advance these shared objectives through mutual trade initiatives like the Pacific Alliance and the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership.
The leaders agreed that Canada, Chile and New Zealand would continue to cooperate closely on this important issue.
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau meets with Mario Abdo Benítez, President of Paraguay
September 25, 2018
New York, United States
Today, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau met with the President of Paraguay, Mario Abdo Benítez.
Prime Minister Trudeau and President Benítez discussed the importance of the bilateral relationship between Canada and Paraguay, as well as their shared priorities including investment, economic growth, and addressing the crisis in Venezuela.
They also underscored their mutual commitment to deepening engagement between the two countries, particularly on trade through ongoing Canada-MERCOSUR trade negotiations
Prime Minister concludes successful week at the United Nations General Assembly
September 26, 2018
New York, New York
The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today wrapped up a productive week in New York, where he participated in the 73rd United Nations General Assembly (UNGA).
At UNGA, the Prime Minister reaffirmed Canada’s longstanding commitment to the UN and the importance of countries working together to deliver economic growth that benefits everyone, advance gender equality, fight climate change, and build a more peaceful and secure world.
Prime Minister Trudeau hosted a roundtable with world leaders to build on the momentum from the G7 Leaders’ Summit, where a historic $3.8 billion CAD was mobilized to advance education for girls and women in crisis and conflict-affected states. Today, Canada welcomed a total contribution of more than $527 million CAD from Denmark, the Netherlands, Norway, and Qatar to help developing countries give every child access to quality education and modern skills training.
The Prime Minister also delivered remarks at 12 Years to Break Barriers and Leave No Girls Behind, where over 500 stakeholders committed to concrete action to dismantle barriers to girls’ education.
Together with UK Prime Minister Theresa May, Ghana President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, and Rwanda President Paul Kagame, Prime Minister Trudeau led a roundtable discussion on ways we can create more good quality jobs and opportunities for young people across Africa.
The Prime Minister also joined UN Secretary-General António Guterres and other world leaders at the Sustainable Development Financing event to discuss how to make Agenda 2030 for Sustainable Development a reality. During the event, the Prime Minister announced that Canada will contribute $20 million to the Global Infrastructure Hub (GI Hub) as part of its efforts to develop transformative infrastructure projects around the world. The GI Hub brings together public and private investors to develop quality infrastructure that creates good jobs, strengthens communities, and drives economic growth.
The Prime Minister was honoured to speak to the UN General Assembly at the Nelson Mandela Peace Summit. In his remarks, he paid tribute to Nelson Mandela for his contribution to international peace and reconciliation and endorsed the political declaration adopted at the Nelson Mandela Peace Summit.
In addition, the Prime Minister delivered the prestigious Russell C. Leffingwell Lecture during an armchair discussion at the Council on Foreign Relations where he discussed Canada’s role on the world stage, the importance of multilateralism, and the future of globalization.
While in New York, the Prime Minister met with many world leaders to discuss shared priorities, including Prime Minister of Nepal, Khadga Prasad Sharma Oli, Prime Minister of Barbados, Mia Mottley, President of Colombia, Iván Duque, President of France, Emmanuel Macron, Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, Theresa May, President of Mexico, Enrique Peña Nieto, and President of Paraguay, Mario Abdo Benítez.
Quote
“The challenges we face today know no borders. Canada is committed to working with partners around the world to build a better future for all of us – from growing economies that benefit everyone, to fighting climate change, to creating a safer, more peaceful world. At UNGA this week, we came together to support resilient, sustainable infrastructure, create more opportunities for young people across Africa, and make sure the world’s most vulnerable women and girls have the chance to learn and succeed. That’s the kind of progress we make when we work together.”
— Rt. Hon. Justin Trudeau, Prime Minister of Canada
Quick facts
- Canada is the fifth largest donor to the UN system.
- Canada is seeking a non-permanent seat on the UN Security Council for 2021-22
- 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
Associated links
- Canada supports global infrastructure with new hub in Toronto
- Charlevoix Declaration on Quality Education for Girls, Adolescent Girls, and Women in Developing Countries
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