Statement by the Prime Minister of Canada on the results of the Australian general election
May 18, 2019
Ottawa, Ontario
The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today issued the following statement on the result of the Australian general election:
“On behalf of the Government of Canada, I congratulate the Liberal Party’s leader, Scott Morrison, on his electoral victory. He is now entrusted with the important task of forming the next government of Australia.
“I look forward to working closely with Mr. Morrison to address issues of importance to Canadians and Australians, including promoting free and open global trade, fighting climate change, and eliminating violent extremism.
“Canada and Australia enjoy a lasting friendship built on historic ties and shared values. We are close partners in the Asia-Pacific region, and were among the first countries to adopt the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership—an agreement that is creating good, middle class jobs and new opportunities for people in both our countries.
“Our two countries collaborate closely through organizations like the United Nations, the Commonwealth, the G20, and the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum. We stand united in defense of global institutions, standards, and rules. We are also steadfast partners in the fight against terrorism and violent extremism, and in the promotion of greater peace and stability around the world.
“Together, we will make our relationship even stronger, and continue to create new opportunities for Australians and Canadians alike.”
May 19, 2019
Ottawa, Ontario
Statement by the Prime Minister on Vesak
May 19, 2019
Ottawa, Ontario
The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today issued the following statement on Vesak:
“Today, we join Buddhists in Canada and around the world to celebrate Vesak.
“The most important Buddhist festival, Vesak commemorates the birth, enlightenment, and passing into Nirvana of the founder of Buddhism, Gautama Buddha.
“On this occasion, Buddhists visit local temples to pray and offer gifts in respect and gratitude for the Buddha’s life and wisdom. They also reflect on his universal teachings of peace, selfless service, and compassion for others.
“Vesak is an important reminder that we can all put these teachings into practice in our daily lives, and help build a better, more open and inclusive world.
“Today, I invite all Canadians to honour Buddhist communities and their important contributions to our country. On behalf of our family, Sophie and I wish a peaceful and happy Vesak to all those observing this sacred day.”
Statement by the Prime Minister on the 10th anniversary of the end of the armed conflict in Sri Lanka
May 18, 2019
Ottawa, Ontario
The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today issued the following statement on the anniversary of the end of the armed conflict in Sri Lanka:
“Today marks the 10th anniversary of the end of the armed conflict in Sri Lanka. Over 26 years of war, including during the last phase of the war in Mullivaikal in 2009, tens of thousands of people were killed and hundreds of thousands more displaced and disappeared, leaving lasting wounds in communities across the country.
“Over the past decade, I have met many Tamil-Canadians personally affected by the war. Their stories – of incalculable loss, tremendous adversity, and continued resilience – serve as a stark reminder of the long road ahead to peace and reconciliation.
“I reiterate my call to the Government of Sri Lanka to fulfill its international and domestic commitments to establish a meaningful accountability process that has the trust and confidence of the survivors. Canada continues to offer its full support to the Government of Sri Lanka and all those working toward accountability, justice, peace, and reconciliation on the island.
“On behalf of the Government of Canada, I extend my deepest sympathies to Tamil-Canadians, and to all those who suffered and lost loved ones during the war. We also pause to remember the many people in Sri Lanka and around the world affected by the devastating terrorist attacks on hotels and churches on Easter Sunday. We will always stand against such acts of hate, and work to make sure everyone can practice their faith in freedom.
“Today, I invite all Canadians to recognize the many contributions that Tamil-Canadians have made to our country and the adversity they have overcome.”
Statement by the Prime Minister welcoming the decision by the United States to remove tariffs on Canadian steel and aluminum
May 17, 2019
Ottawa, Ontario
The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today issued the following statement to welcome the decision by the United States to remove tariffs on Canadian steel and aluminum:
“Today’s decision by the United States to remove tariffs on Canadian steel and aluminum is terrific news for Canadian steel and aluminum workers, their families, and many communities across the country.
“Over the last several months, I have met with Canadian steel and aluminum workers, including in Regina, Hamilton, Sault Ste. Marie, and the Saguenay—Lac-St-Jean region of Québec. They are at the heart of Canada’s world-class steel and aluminum industry, which creates thousands of good, middle class jobs and supports tens of thousands of families.
“When the U.S. imposed tariffs, we stood up for Canada’s economy and our steel and aluminum workers and their families. We immediately retaliated dollar-for-dollar – the strongest retaliation in the world. We stood firm and would not back down until we achieved today’s outcome. As a result of today’s decision by the United States, Canada will lift its retaliatory tariffs.
“This decision reflects what is known to be true by friends on both sides of the border: Canada has been America’s most steadfast ally for more than a hundred years, and our long-standing partnership and closely linked economies make us more competitive around the world and improve our combined security.
“The commercial and people-to-people ties we enjoy – combined with our shared values, geography, and common interests – are of vital importance, especially in an evolving global economy. With this decision, Canadian and American businesses can get back to what they do best – working constructively together to the benefit of our economies, our people, and our communities.
“I thank Foreign Affairs Minister Chrystia Freeland and the entire Canadian negotiating team who have been working extremely hard over the last year to reach this desired result.
“To the workers and businesses at the heart of Canada’s world-class steel and aluminum industries: We will always stand up for you and your families. Every day, you contribute to the well-being and prosperity of communities across the country. What matters most is that you are able to keep our economy growing, and create the good, middle class jobs we need now and in the future.”
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau speaks with the President of the United States of America, Donald Trump
May 17, 2019
Ottawa, Ontario
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau spoke today with United States President Donald Trump. The two leaders discussed the United States’ Section 232 tariffs on steel and aluminum and Canada’s retaliatory tariffs.
The two leaders also discussed relations with China, uranium, and the new NAFTA.
The Prime Minister and President agreed to keep in close touch on these and other important issues.
Statement by the Prime Minister on the International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia, and Biphobia
May 17, 2019
Ottawa, Ontario
The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today issued the following statement on the International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia, and Biphobia:
“Today, on the International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia, and Biphobia, we come together to call for a world where we can all live with respect, safety, and freedom – no matter who we love or how we identify.
“This year’s national theme is, ‘Online violence has real consequences.’ For many LGBTQ2 people, online platforms provide supportive and inclusive spaces where everyone is free to be who they are and express themselves. But these online spaces are often targets for bullying and harassment. Online services providers are taking action, but we must do more to stop the spread of online violence and hate.
“We all have a role to play to make sure LGBTQ2 people feel safe and can participate fully in Canadian society. The Government of Canada is working with LGBTQ2 communities and organizations in Canada and around the world to break down barriers and make equality a reality.
“Every day, advocates and organizations – like Fondation Émergence, which created the first day against homophobia, transphobia, and biphobia in 2003 – bring Canadians together in the fight against homophobia, transphobia, and biphobia. To help address the unique needs of LGBTQ2 Canadians, and the persisting disparities they face, Budget 2019 committed additional support for the community-level organizations leading the work to bring about change.
“Beyond our borders, we are helping to fund and support Canadian organizations that are advancing human rights and improving the quality of life for LGBTQ2 people in developing countries. Canada will continue to advocate for LGBTQ2 rights, including through our leadership as the current co-chair of the Equal Rights Coalition. These measures are important steps toward eliminating the barriers faced by LGBTQ2 communities around the world.
“This year, we mark 50 years since the partial decriminalization of homosexuality, one step in the ongoing battle for equality for LGBTQ2 communities in Canada. To commemorate the milestone anniversary, the Royal Canadian Mint launched a new $1 ‘Equality’ coin. The coin recognizes the progress we have made to recognize and protect the rights of LGBTQ2 Canadians, and values of diversity, inclusion, and equality that continue to drive this work and define our country.
“Today, and every day, I encourage Canadians to strive for a future where everyone – regardless of their gender expression, gender identity, or sexual orientation – can live in equality and freedom.”
Statement by the Prime Minister on the results of the provincial election in Newfoundland and Labrador
May 16, 2019
Ottawa, Ontario
The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today issued the following statement on the results of the provincial election in Newfoundland and Labrador:
“Newfoundlanders and Labradorians have chosen to elect a government led by the Liberal Party of Newfoundland and Labrador.
“On behalf of the Government of Canada, I congratulate Dwight Ball on his re-election.
“As we mark the 70th anniversary of Newfoundland and Labrador’s Confederation with Canada, I look forward to continue working with the provincial government. Together, through partnerships like the Atlantic Growth Strategy and the renewed Atlantic Accord, we will continue to create good, middle class jobs and grow the province’s economy, while protecting the environment and combatting climate change.”
Prime Minister concludes successful visit to France
May 16, 2019
Paris, France
The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today concluded his visit to France, where he endorsed the Christchurch Call to Action and shared Canada’s vision for restoring trust in the digital world.
On May 15, Prime Minister Trudeau joined other government leaders and tech industry representatives in endorsing the Christchurch Call to Action to eliminate terrorist and violent extremist content online. The Christchurch Call recognizes the need for enhanced cooperation among a wide range of actors, including governments, civil society, and online service providers.
On May 16, Prime Minister Trudeau delivered a keynote address at VivaTech, where he emphasized the importance of protecting privacy and countering online hate speech and disinformation. The Prime Minister also announced that Canada would be launching a Digital Charter, to guide the creation of a new, transparent, and accountable digital policy.
Following his address, the Prime Minister also met with Canadian businesses and start-ups at the conference, and underlined the role they can play in combatting toxic rhetoric and ideologies online.
After leaving VivaTech, Prime Minister Trudeau met with the President of France, Emmanuel Macron, to discuss France’s G7 Presidency priorities, including promoting a human-centric approach to AI grounded in human rights, transparency, and openness. They also discussed ways to continue important work to combat terrorist and extremist content online. The Prime Minister also offered to provide Canadian steel and lumber to support restoration efforts for Paris’s Notre Dame Cathedral.
During the visit, the Prime Minister also held bilateral meetings with French President Emmanuel Macron, New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern, His Majesty King Abdullah II of Jordan, Prime Minister Erna Solberg of the Kingdom of Norway, as well as the founder of Wikimedia Foundation, Jimmy Wales.
Quotes
“We are living in an exciting, constantly evolving digital world. Governments, tech companies, and people around the world all have a role to play in shaping the new digital landscape. Our new Digital Charter will outline what Canadians can expect from our government as it relates to digital technologies, and will help make sure restoring trust and maintaining accountability is at the heart of our policy-making.”
— The Rt. Hon. Justin Trudeau, Prime Minister of Canada
“We need a coordinated, global approach to eradicate terrorist and violent extremist content online, and to make sure what happened in Christchurch never happens again. The Christchurch Call to Action is an important, foundational step that outlines what we as a global community – governments and online service providers – must do to get this right.”
— The Rt. Hon. Justin Trudeau, Prime Minister of Canada
Quick Facts
- Canada is taking concrete action to restore trust in the digital space by:
- Working with allies and platforms through the Global Internet Forum to Counter Terrorism to identify and take down terrorist content online;
- Creating the Canada Centre for Community Engagement and Prevention of Violence, which leads the Government of Canada's efforts to counter radicalization to violence;
- Stepping up our investigations into extremists and hate groups, including white supremacist and neo-Nazi groups;
- Launching citizen resilience and digital literacy initiatives so that people can learn to identify, and resist, disinformation campaigns;
- Launching a review of the Broadcasting and Telecommunications Acts to ensure that they reflect the digital era we live in, both in terms of opportunities and risks;
- Launching the National Strategy on Countering Radicalization to Violence, which outlines Canada’s approach and priorities to prevent the kind of radicalization that leads to violence to begin with;
- Creating a new task force, which brings together our top intelligence and policing agencies to prevent foreign interference and tasking our national police force with investigating and prosecuting those who try to subvert Canadian democracy;
- Passing laws that prohibit online platforms from knowingly selling election advertising to foreign entities and requiring that platforms maintain a registry of the advertising run during an election;
- Proposing, through Budget 2019, to provide $45 million over three years to support a new Anti-Racism Strategy which will identify ways to counter racism in its various forms, with a strong focus on community-based projects.
- As a permanent member of the United Nations Security Council, NATO, the G7 and the G20, and as a founding country of the European Union and a major partner in the Francophonie, France is an important ally for Canada on the international stage.
- The Prime Minister also met with Irish Taoiseach Leo Varadkar and with the CEO of Twitter, Jack Dorsey.
- Viva Technology, or “VivaTech”, is a three-day event bringing together the world’s leaders in technology and business with the most promising startups and the disruptors of tomorrow to explore transformational ideas on a global scale. Since its inception in 2016, VivaTech has welcomed more than 100,000 attendees – among them 9,000 of the most innovative startups in the world.
Associated Links
- Canada-France relations
- G7
- Christchurch Call to Action
- Prime Minister to attend the Christchurch Call meeting on eliminating terrorist and violent extremist content online
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau meets with Jimmy Wales, Founder of Wikimedia Foundation
May 16, 2019
Paris, France
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau met today with Jimmy Wales, Founder of Wikimedia Foundation, to discuss ways to deliver upon the Christchurch Call to Action on eliminating terrorist and violent extremist content online, which Canada joined yesterday.
Agreeing upon the need to improve trust and accountability in the digital world, they exchanged views on issues important to Canada’s new digital and data strategy, including actions to address election interference and disinformation.
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau meets with Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern of New Zealand
May 16, 2019
Paris, France
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau met today with Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern of New Zealand.
The Prime Minister reiterated, on behalf of all Canadians, his condolences for those killed and injured in the senseless terrorist attack in Christchurch. The prime ministers welcomed the adoption of the Christchurch Call to Action and stressed the need for continued engagement between governments and online platforms to take concrete actions to implement the Call.
The two leaders had an exchange on their shared priority of progressive trade, including new opportunities created by the Comprehensive and Progressive Trans-Pacific Partnership. They agreed on the importance of ongoing work to reform the World Trade Organization to strengthen the rules-based, multilateral trading system.
The prime ministers also discussed measures to improve the well-being of citizens, address child poverty and strengthen economic futures.
The prime ministers also discussed relations with China.
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau speaks with Sundar Pichai, Chief Executive Officer of Google
May 14, 2019
Stoney Creek, Ontario
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau spoke yesterday with Sundar Pichai, Chief Executive Officer of Google, prior to the Prime Minister’s travel to Paris for the meeting of government and industry leaders on the Christchurch Call to Action on Eliminating Terrorist and Violent Extremist Content Online today.
They discussed how governments and digital platforms can take action to stop the internet being used as a tool to organize and promote terrorism and violent extremism. The Prime Minister urged that more must be done to improve trust and accountability in the digital world.
The Prime Minister also expressed appreciation for Google’s contribution to the Canadian economy and noted Canada’s strengths as an investment destination and a leader on artificial intelligence
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau meets with His Majesty King Abdullah II bin Al-Hussein of Jordan
May 15, 2019
Paris, France
Today, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau met with His Majesty King Abdullah of Jordan following the “Christchurch Call to Action to Eliminate Terrorist and Violent Extremist Content Online” meeting in Paris.
The two leaders expressed their shared commitment to confront all forms of hatred, including Islamophobia, to create a world in which diversity is protected and all people can feel safe and secure. The Prime Minister and the King also reaffirmed the need to strengthen efforts to counter terrorism and violent extremism. Prime Minister Trudeau also expressed Canada’s ongoing interest in working closely with Jordan on the Aqaba Process, led by King Abdullah, which enhances coordination and cooperation among international stakeholders in countering terrorist and extremist ideologies.
Prime Minister Trudeau and King Abdullah also discussed issues of regional peace and security and the importance of promoting peace and security in the Middle East.
Canada joins Christchurch Call to Action to eliminate terrorist and violent extremist content online
May 15, 2019
Ottawa, Ontario
The internet bridges divides and helps us build a more open, inclusive world. But it has also increasingly become a tool for terrorism and violent extremism. The March 2019 terror attack in Christchurch was a harrowing reminder that we need to take coordinated action to prevent social media and other online platforms from being used as a tool to incite, publish and promote terrorism, violence, and hatred.
Today, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau joined Prime Minister of New Zealand Jacinda Ardern, President of France Emmanuel Macron, other government leaders, and industry leaders to adopt the Christchurch Call to Action – a global pledge to eliminate terrorist and violent extremist content online.
Through the Christchurch Call, governments and online services providers are making voluntary, collective commitments to prevent people from abusing the internet to promote and sensationalize acts of terrorism. These commitments include:
- Building more inclusive, resilient communities to counter violent radicalization
- Enforcing laws that stop the production and dissemination of terrorist and extremist content online
- Encouraging media to apply ethical rules when reporting on terrorist events to avoid amplifying terrorist and violent extremist content
Many of the Christchurch commitments match the priorities of the National Strategy on Countering Radicalization to Violence, which the Government of Canada launched in December 2018. Through the National Strategy and the Christchurch Call, the Government of Canada will continue to provide international leadership on countering radicalization to violence and eliminating terrorist and violent extremist content online.
Quote
“Terrorist and extremist content online continues to spill out into the real world with deadly consequences. Today, we are stepping up to eliminate terrorist and violent extremist content online. Together, we can create a world where all people – no matter their faith, where they live, or where they are from – are safe and secure both on and offline.”
—The Rt. Hon. Justin Trudeau, Prime Minister of Canada
Quick Facts
- In December 2018, the Government of Canada launched the National Strategy on Countering Radicalization to Violence, which outlines Canada’s approach and priorities to prevent the kind of radicalization that leads to violence.
- The Canada Centre for Community Engagement and Prevention of Violence leads the Government of Canada’s efforts to counter radicalization to violence, and works with all levels of government, not-for-profit organizations, communities, youth, frontline practitioners, academia, law enforcement, and international organizations.
- Radicalization to violence happens when a person or group takes on extremist beliefs that lead them to promote violence and, possibly, taking part in terrorist activity.
Associated Links
- Christchurch Call to Action
- Statement by the Prime Minister on terrorist attack on two mosques in New Zealand
- Prime Minister Trudeau delivers remarks on the terrorist attack in Christchurch, New Zealand (video)
- National Strategy on Countering Radicalization to Violence
Prime Minister announces advisory board to select the next Supreme Court justice
May 15, 2019
Ottawa, Ontario
The Government of Canada is committed to appointing Supreme Court of Canada Justices in a way that is transparent, inclusive, and accountable to Canadians.
That is why, in 2016, the Government of Canada launched a new process that tasked an independent and non-partisan Advisory Board with identifying suitable candidates who are jurists of the highest caliber, functionally bilingual, and representative of the diversity of Canada.
Under Canada’s Constitution, at least three of the Supreme Court judges are to be appointed from among the judges of the Quebec Court of Appeal or Superior Court, or among advocates of the province. As such, the Government of Canada indicated at the time of launching the new process in 2016 that the composition of the Advisory Board would be adapted in filling these three seats to take into account the province’s civil law tradition.
The Government of Canada and the Government of Quebec have now agreed on a Memorandum of Understanding that creates an Advisory Board for Quebec that reflects its unique legal tradition and ensures greater participation by its government in the selection process of judges from the province.
The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, also announced the members of the Advisory Board for Quebec, who will recommend candidates to fill the vacancy created by the upcoming retirement of Justice Clément Gascon.
The Advisory Board for Quebec will review applications and submit a shortlist of highly qualified candidates for consideration by the Prime Minister.
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“The Supreme Court of Canada is recognized internationally as a strong, independent judicial institution. I am confident that the Advisory Board will recommend only the most exceptional individuals – who reflect Quebec’s historic representation on the court and its civil law tradition – to hold the honour of being named to Canada’s top court.”
—The Rt. Hon. Justin Trudeau, Prime Minister of Canada
Quick Facts
- The following members have been named to the independent Advisory Board for Supreme Court of Canada Judicial Appointments for the Quebec seat:
- The Right Honourable Kim Campbell – Chairperson – former Prime Minister of Canada, Canadian Consul General, and the Founding Principal of the Peter Lougheed Leadership College at the University of Alberta from 2014 to 2018.
- The Honourable Louis LeBel – Member – retired justice of the Supreme Court of Canada and resident judge at the Faculty of Law at Laval University.
- Eugénie Brouillet – Member – law professor and Dean of the Faculty of Law at Laval University and a former member of the Board of Directors of the Barreau de Québec.
- Steeves Bujold – Member – partner at McCarthy Tétrault in Montréal and a member of the Executive Committee of the Health Law Section of the Canadian Bar Association – Quebec Branch.
- Céline Lévesque – Member – Dean of the Faculty of Law, Civil Law Section at the University of Ottawa.
- Lili-Anna Pereša – Member – President and Executive Director of Centraide of Greater Montréal.
- Joseph Yvon Thériault – Member – founding Director of the Centre for Interdisciplinary Research on Citizenship and Minorities at the University of Ottawa.
- Han-Ru Zhou – Member – Associate Professor of Public Law at the Université de Montréal Faculty of Law.
- Under the Memorandum of Understanding between the governments of Canada and Quebec, the independent and non-partisan Advisory Board for this process is composed of eight members, all of whom must be functionally bilingual. These are:
- two members, including the Chair of the Advisory Board, nominated by the federal Minister of Justice;
- two members, including at least one who is not a practising lawyer, nominated by Quebec’s Minister of Justice;
- a judge from Quebec who is retired from a superior court of Quebec or from the Supreme Court of Canada, nominated by the Canadian Judicial Council;
- a lawyer who is a member of the Barreau du Québec, nominated by the Barreau du Québec;
- a lawyer who is a member of the Barreau du Québec, nominated by the Canadian Bar Association – Québec Division;
- a legal scholar nominated by the Deans of the Quebec Law Faculties and of the Civil Law Section of the University of Ottawa’s Faculty of Law.
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Associated Links
- Statement from the Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada on the retirement of Supreme Court Justice Clément Gascon
- Prime Minister opens process to select the next justice of the Supreme Court of Canada
- Supreme Court of Canada appointments process
- Qualifications and assessment criteria
- New process for judicial appointments to the Supreme Court of Canada
Prime Minister Trudeau meets President Grabar-Kitarović of Croatia
May 14, 2019
Ottawa, Ontario
The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, met with the President of Croatia, Kolinda Grabar-Kitarović. This is the first state visit to Canada by a Croatian President since the country’s independence. On January 15, 1992, Canada was among the first countries to recognize the Republic of Croatia.
During the visit, Prime Minister Trudeau and President Grabar-Kitarović discussed how the Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) is creating good, middle class jobs and new opportunities for Canadians and Croatians alike.
The two leaders also underlined our countries’ common commitment to advancing gender equality and promoting the rights, health, and well-being of women and girls around the world.
Finally, they discussed the strong people-to-people bonds that unite Canada and Croatia. These connections are growing an even stronger relationship between our two countries.
Quote
“Canada and Croatia share a long-standing friendship built on strong people-to-people bonds, a growing trade partnership, and many shared priorities and goals. We look forward to working more closely together to make gender equality a reality around the world, while creating new jobs and opportunities for people in both our countries.”
—The Rt. Hon. Justin Trudeau, Prime Minister of Canada
Quick Facts
- Canada and Croatia established diplomatic ties in 1993. This followed Croatia’s declaration of independence in 1991 from the former Yugoslavia.
- Croatia is a valued Ally that has served alongside the Canadian Armed Forces in Afghanistan, Kosovo, and other NATO missions and plays an important role in NATO’s Enhanced Forward Presence.
- In March 2009, Canada lifted the visa requirement for Croatian citizens travelling to Canada.
- In 2018, Canada’s merchandise exports to the EU were nearly $44.5 billion, an increase of $2.9 billion (7.0%) over the year prior. This is one of several new trade deals our government has secured with over fifty countries giving Canadian businesses access to 1.5 billion customers.
- From October 2017 to July 2018, two-way merchandise trade between Canada and Croatia totaled $139.0 million, a 110.7% increase over the equivalent pre-CETA period.
- President Grabar-Kitarović is the Chair of the Council of Women World Leaders, an organization of current and former women presidents and prime ministers. She is Croatia’s first woman president and youngest head of state.
- An increasing number of Canadians are choosing Croatia as a tourism destination. In 2018, approximately 180,000 Canadians visited Croatia.
Associated Links
- Governor General announces state visit Canada-president of Croatia
- Canada – Croatia relations
- CETA benefits already visible a year after its entry into force
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau speaks with Juan Guaidó, Interim President of Venezuela
May 14, 2019
Ottawa, Ontario
Today, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau spoke with the Interim President of Venezuela, Juan Guaidó.
The Prime Minister commended Juan Guaidó, Venezuela’s National Assembly and the people of Venezuela for their courage and persistent efforts to return democracy to Venezuela and offered Canada’s continued support. The Prime Minister reiterated Canada’s condemnation of the illegitimate removal by the Maduro regime of parliamentary immunity of elected members of the National Assembly.
The Prime Minister and Interim President reaffirmed the need for the international community to align itself in order to bring a peaceful transition to Venezuela. The Prime Minister provided an update on Lima Group efforts in this regard, including his own discussions with a range of international partners.
Interim President Juan Guaidó conveyed his commitment to holding free and fair elections as soon as possible, in line with the Venezuelan Constitution, and thanked the Prime Minister for Canada’s role in helping lead the international response to the crisis in Venezuela.
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau speaks with the Vice President of the United States of America, Mike Pence
May 14, 2019
Ottawa, Ontario
The Prime Minister spoke today with United States Vice President Mike Pence.
The Prime Minister and Vice President reaffirmed the strength of the Canada-United States partnership.
The Prime Minister raised the issue of U.S. steel and aluminum tariffs and stressed the importance of their removal. They also exchanged views on the ratification of the new North American Free Trade Agreement.
The Prime Minister and Vice President discussed relations with China, including the arbitrary detention of two Canadian citizens in China.
The Prime Minister and Vice President also discussed the crisis in Venezuela. They reiterated their concern for the Venezuelan people, their support for Interim President Juan Guaidó, and their desire to see a peaceful Venezuelan-led transition and free and fair elections as soon as possible.
They looked forward to staying in touch on these and other important issues.
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau speaks with Brad Smith, President at Microsoft Corporation
May 13, 2019
Ottawa, Ontario
The Prime Minister spoke today with Brad Smith, President at Microsoft Corporation, on the topic of eliminating terrorist and violent extremist content online, in advance of the Christchurch Call to Action meeting of government and industry leaders to be held in Paris on May 15.
They discussed ways that governments could work closely with industry, especially social media platforms, to stop the internet being used as a tool to organize and promote terrorism and violent extremism. They agreed to stay in close touch and to work together on promoting trust in the digital world.
