From the Prime Minister's Web Site (https://pm.gc.ca/)
November 20, 2019
Ottawa, Ontario
Prime Minister welcomes new Cabinet
November 20, 2019
Ottawa, Ontario
On election day, Canadians chose to continue moving forward. From coast to coast to coast, people chose to invest in their families and communities, create good middle class jobs, and fight climate change while keeping our economy strong and growing. Canadians sent the message that they want us to work together to make progress on the issues that matter most, from making their lives more affordable and strengthening the healthcare system, to protecting the environment, keeping our communities safe, and moving forward on reconciliation with Indigenous peoples. People expect Parliamentarians to work together to deliver these results, and that’s exactly what this team will do.
The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today announced the members of Cabinet following the swearing-in ceremony. This team will work to deliver real, positive change for all Canadians.
The members of the Cabinet are:
- Chrystia Freeland becomes Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs
- Anita Anand becomes Minister of Public Services and Procurement
- Navdeep Bains becomes Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry
- Carolyn Bennett remains Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations
- Marie-Claude Bibeau remains Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food
- Bill Blair becomes Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness
- Bardish Chagger becomes Minister of Diversity and Inclusion and Youth
- François-Philippe Champagne becomes Minister of Foreign Affairs
- Jean-Yves Duclos becomes President of the Treasury Board
- Mona Fortier becomes Minister of Middle Class Prosperity and Associate Minister of Finance
- Marc Garneau remains Minister of Transport
- Karina Gould becomes Minister of International Development
- Steven Guilbeault becomes Minister of Canadian Heritage
- Patty Hajdu becomes Minister of Health
- Ahmed Hussen becomes Minister of Families, Children and Social Development
- Mélanie Joly becomes Minister of Economic Development and Official Languages
- Bernadette Jordan becomes Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard
- David Lametti remains Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada
- Dominic LeBlanc becomes President of the Queen’s Privy Council for Canada
- Diane Lebouthillier remains Minister of National Revenue
- Lawrence MacAulay remains Minister of Veterans Affairs and Associate Minister of National Defence
- Catherine McKenna becomes Minister of Infrastructure and Communities
- Marco E. L. Mendicino becomes Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship
- Marc Miller becomes Minister of Indigenous Services
- Maryam Monsef becomes Minister for Women and Gender Equality and Rural Economic Development
- Bill Morneau remains Minister of Finance
- Joyce Murray becomes Minister of Digital Government
- Mary Ng becomes Minister of Small Business, Export Promotion and International Trade
- Seamus O’Regan becomes Minister of Natural Resources
- Carla Qualtrough becomes Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Disability Inclusion
- Pablo Rodriguez becomes Leader of the Government in the House of Commons
- Harjit Sajjan remains Minister of National Defence
- Deb Schulte becomes Minister of Seniors
- Filomena Tassi becomes Minister of Labour
- Dan Vandal becomes Minister of Northern Affairs
- Jonathan Wilkinson becomes Minister of Environment and Climate Change
The Government of Canada represents Canadians in every part of the country. That is why the Prime Minister has asked Jim Carr to serve as his special representative for the Prairies. Born and raised in Winnipeg, he will ensure that the people of Alberta, Saskatchewan, and Manitoba have a strong voice in Ottawa.
Pablo Rodriguez will be assuming the responsibility of Quebec Lieutenant.
Canadians expect their Parliamentarians to work together on their behalf. Under the leadership of Government House Leader Pablo Rodriguez, the following team will work with all parties to make progress on the priorities that matter most to Canadians:
- Kirsty Duncan will serve as Deputy Leader of the Government in the House of Commons
- Mark Holland will serve as Chief Government Whip
- Ginette Petitpas Taylor will serve as Deputy Government Whip
- Kevin Lamoureux will serve as Parliamentary Secretary to the Leader of the Government in the House of Commons
The Prime Minister also announced changes to the structure and mandate of the Cabinet committees to reflect Canadians’ top priorities. The new list of Cabinet committees is as follows:
- Cabinet Committee on Agenda, Results and Communications
- Cabinet Committee on Operations
- Cabinet Committee on Global Affairs and Public Security
- Cabinet Committee on Reconciliation
- Cabinet Committee on Economy and the Environment
- Cabinet Committee on Health and Social Affairs
- Treasury Board
- Incident Response Group
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“Today, I can introduce the strong, diverse, and experienced team that will work together to tackle the big issues that matter to people from coast to coast to coast. Whether it’s making life more affordable for the middle class, taking action on climate change, or keeping our communities safe we will continue working tirelessly for all Canadians.”
Quick Facts
- The current Ministry consists of the Prime Minister and 36 ministers. In keeping with the precedent set in the previous Ministry, there is an equal number of women and men.
- The Government of Canada will provide support to the new portfolios as follows:
- The Minister of Diversity and Inclusion and Youth will be supported by Canadian Heritage.
- The Minister of Middle Class Prosperity and Associate Minister of Finance will be supported by Finance Canada.
- The Minister of Economic Development and Official Languages will be supported by Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada, with additional support from Canadian Heritage. The Minister is also responsible for the regional development agencies.
- The Minister for Women and Gender Equality and Rural Economic Development will be supported by Women and Gender Equality Canada with additional support from Infrastructure Canada and Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada.
- The Minister of Small Business, Export Promotion and International Trade will be supported by Global Affairs Canada, with additional support from Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada.
Associated Links
- The Canadian Ministry
- Biographies
- From the Prime Minister's Web Site (https://pm.gc.ca/)
From the Prime Minister's Web Site (https://pm.gc.ca/ - Statement by the Prime Minister on National Child Day
November 20, 2019
Ottawa, OntarioThe Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today issued the following statement on National Child Day:“Today, on National Child Day, we are reminded of the limitless potential of young Canadians. The leaders of today and tomorrow, their ideas and passion make our country a better place for everyone.“Every child deserves a fair and equal chance at success. As we mark the 30th anniversary of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child, we recommit ourselves to building a world free from violence and discrimination, where every young person grows up with access to proper nutrition, health care, and quality education.“When we make life more affordable for parents, we give kids the chance to achieve their dreams. Over the last four years, the Canada Child Benefit has done just that, putting more money in the pockets of Canadians and helping lift nearly 300,000 children out of poverty. That is real, positive change for families.“We have made important progress, but there is still work to do to ensure that everyone, including Indigenous peoples and those living in remote and northern communities, have access to essential services like health care and education. We will continue to work with First Nations, Inuit, and Métis partners to co-develop community-driven solutions and services for Indigenous children and families.“Education is a crucial stepping stone on the road to success. However, around the world, too many young people – most of them girls – are not able to go to school. At the G7 Summit in 2018, Canada brought the international community together to invest a historic $3.8 billion to support quality education and skills training for women and girls in conflict and crisis situations. Later that year, at the United Nations General Assembly, we welcomed another $527 million to help developing countries provide every child with access to the education and training they need to succeed. Together, we can end child poverty and uphold the human rights of children around the world.“Sophie and I invite all Canadians to join us in celebrating National Child Day, and the young people who make our country stronger and our future brighter.”Prime Minister welcomes new Cabinet
November 20, 2019
Ottawa, Ontario
On election day, Canadians chose to continue moving forward. From coast to coast to coast, people chose to invest in their families and communities, create good middle class jobs, and fight climate change while keeping our economy strong and growing. Canadians sent the message that they want us to work together to make progress on the issues that matter most, from making their lives more affordable and strengthening the healthcare system, to protecting the environment, keeping our communities safe, and moving forward on reconciliation with Indigenous peoples. People expect Parliamentarians to work together to deliver these results, and that’s exactly what this team will do.
The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today announced the members of Cabinet following the swearing-in ceremony. This team will work to deliver real, positive change for all Canadians.
The members of the Cabinet are:
- Chrystia Freeland becomes Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs
- Anita Anand becomes Minister of Public Services and Procurement
- Navdeep Bains becomes Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry
- Carolyn Bennett remains Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations
- Marie-Claude Bibeau remains Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food
- Bill Blair becomes Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness
- Bardish Chagger becomes Minister of Diversity and Inclusion and Youth
- François-Philippe Champagne becomes Minister of Foreign Affairs
- Jean-Yves Duclos becomes President of the Treasury Board
- Mona Fortier becomes Minister of Middle Class Prosperity and Associate Minister of Finance
- Marc Garneau remains Minister of Transport
- Karina Gould becomes Minister of International Development
- Steven Guilbeault becomes Minister of Canadian Heritage
- Patty Hajdu becomes Minister of Health
- Ahmed Hussen becomes Minister of Families, Children and Social Development
- Mélanie Joly becomes Minister of Economic Development and Official Languages
- Bernadette Jordan becomes Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard
- David Lametti remains Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada
- Dominic LeBlanc becomes President of the Queen’s Privy Council for Canada
- Diane Lebouthillier remains Minister of National Revenue
- Lawrence MacAulay remains Minister of Veterans Affairs and Associate Minister of National Defence
- Catherine McKenna becomes Minister of Infrastructure and Communities
- Marco E. L. Mendicino becomes Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship
- Marc Miller becomes Minister of Indigenous Services
- Maryam Monsef becomes Minister for Women and Gender Equality and Rural Economic Development
- Bill Morneau remains Minister of Finance
- Joyce Murray becomes Minister of Digital Government
- Mary Ng becomes Minister of Small Business, Export Promotion and International Trade
- Seamus O’Regan becomes Minister of Natural Resources
- Carla Qualtrough becomes Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Disability Inclusion
- Pablo Rodriguez becomes Leader of the Government in the House of Commons
- Harjit Sajjan remains Minister of National Defence
- Deb Schulte becomes Minister of Seniors
- Filomena Tassi becomes Minister of Labour
- Dan Vandal becomes Minister of Northern Affairs
- Jonathan Wilkinson becomes Minister of Environment and Climate Change
Pablo Rodriguez will be assuming the responsibility of Quebec Lieutenant.
Canadians expect their Parliamentarians to work together on their behalf. Under the leadership of Government House Leader Pablo Rodriguez, the following team will work with all parties to make progress on the priorities that matter most to Canadians:
- Kirsty Duncan will serve as Deputy Leader of the Government in the House of Commons
- Mark Holland will serve as Chief Government Whip
- Ginette Petitpas Taylor will serve as Deputy Government Whip
- Kevin Lamoureux will serve as Parliamentary Secretary to the Leader of the Government in the House of Commons
The Prime Minister also announced changes to the structure and mandate of the Cabinet committees to reflect Canadians’ top priorities. The new list of Cabinet committees is as follows:- Cabinet Committee on Agenda, Results and Communications
- Cabinet Committee on Operations
- Cabinet Committee on Global Affairs and Public Security
- Cabinet Committee on Reconciliation
- Cabinet Committee on Economy and the Environment
- Cabinet Committee on Health and Social Affairs
- Treasury Board
- Incident Response Group
Quote
“Today, I can introduce the strong, diverse, and experienced team that will work together to tackle the big issues that matter to people from coast to coast to coast. Whether it’s making life more affordable for the middle class, taking action on climate change, or keeping our communities safe we will continue working tirelessly for all Canadians.”
Quick Facts
- The current Ministry consists of the Prime Minister and 36 ministers. In keeping with the precedent set in the previous Ministry, there is an equal number of women and men.
- The Government of Canada will provide support to the new portfolios as follows:
- The Minister of Diversity and Inclusion and Youth will be supported by Canadian Heritage.
- The Minister of Middle Class Prosperity and Associate Minister of Finance will be supported by Finance Canada.
- The Minister of Economic Development and Official Languages will be supported by Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada, with additional support from Canadian Heritage. The Minister is also responsible for the regional development agencies.
- The Minister for Women and Gender Equality and Rural Economic Development will be supported by Women and Gender Equality Canada with additional support from Infrastructure Canada and Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada.
- The Minister of Small Business, Export Promotion and International Trade will be supported by Global Affairs Canada, with additional support from Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada.
Associated Links
- From the Prime Minister's Web Site (https://pm.gc.ca/)
His Majesty King Abdullah II of Jordan to visit Canada
November 17, 2019
Ottawa, Ontario
The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today announced that His Majesty King Abdullah II of Jordan will visit Canada on November 18.
During the visit, the two leaders will hold a bilateral meeting to discuss further strengthening the partnership between Canada and Jordan, and their pledge to work together to promote diversity and counter violent extremism. They will also discuss peace and regional security in the Middle East.
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“Our two countries are bound by deep and important ties, from the vibrant Jordanian-Canadian community, to the many Canadians living and working in Jordan. I look forward to welcome His Majesty King Abdullah II to Canada as we discuss shared priorities for Canadians and Jordanians alike.”
Quick Facts
- This will be His Majesty King Abdullah II’s fifth visit to Canada since his ascension to the throne in February 1999.
- Canada and Jordan are both founding supporters of the “Christchurch Call to Action to Eliminate Terrorist and Violent Extremist Content Online.”
- Canada also works 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.
- Canada has been an important trade and investment partner for Jordan since the implementation of the Canada-Jordan Free Trade Agreement.
- Through development and humanitarian assistance programs, Canada supports the Government of Jordan’s efforts to provide a safe haven for over 660,000 registered Syrian refugees who have taken sanctuary in the country.
- Canada also works closely with Jordan to help resettle people fleeing ongoing crises in the region. Jordan offers a safe environment from which families can be processed for resettlement in Canada.
Associated Links
- Canada-Jordan Relations
- Canada-Jordan Free Trade Agreement
- Canada’s international assistance in Jordan
- Canada's Middle East engagement strategy
- The Global Coalition against Daesh
- From the Prime Minister's Web Site (https://pm.gc.ca/)
Statement by the Prime Minister on Louis Riel Day
November 16, 2019
Ottawa, Ontario
The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today issued the following statement on Louis Riel Day:
“Today, we join the Métis people and all Canadians to celebrate the life and achievements of Louis Riel.
“Louis Riel’s leadership left an indelible mark on Canadian Confederation. He was a champion of the Métis Nation, a defender of minority rights, and the founder of Manitoba. Louis Riel’s vision of a just and equal province showed the way to a better, more inclusive country.
“Today, we are working in partnership with the Métis Nation to make progress on its priorities, including through the Canada-Métis Nation Accord and annual Crown-Métis Nation Summit meetings. The Government of Canada has made historic investments to support a Métis Nation-led post-secondary education strategy, recognize the contributions of Métis veterans during the Second World War, and address the housing needs of Métis communities. We will continue to work with the Métis Nation to make a real difference in the lives of Métis people.
“As we prepare to celebrate the 150th anniversary of the Métis Nation entering Confederation, I encourage all Canadians to reflect on the essential role the Métis people have played – and continue to play – to build a better Canada.”
From the Prime Minister's Web Site (https://pm.gc.ca/)
November 14, 2019
Ottawa, Ontario
Le 14 novembre 2019
Ottawa (Ontario)
November 24, 2019
Ottawa, Ontario
Governor General of Canada to visit Lithuania and Estonia
November 14, 2019
Ottawa, Ontario
The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today announced that Her Excellency the Right Honourable Julie Payette, Governor General of Canada, will travel to Lithuania and Estonia, from November 24 to 28, 2019.
In Lithuania, the Governor General will meet with President Gitanas Nausėda and Prime Minister Saulius Skvernelis as well as local experts to discuss opportunities for closer collaboration between our two countries. She will lay a wreath at the Antakalnis Cemetery in honour of fallen Lithuanian service members, and promote science and innovation during discussions at Vilnius Tech Park and at the Santaka Valley KTU Science, Technology and Business Centre in Kaunas.
The Governor General will then travel to Estonia, where she will meet with President Kersti Kaljulaid and Prime Minister Jüri Ratas. She will also visit the NATO Cooperative Cyber Defence Centre of Excellence, and participate in several events to promote science and technology.
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“Canada shares strong relationships with both Lithuania and Estonia, based on common values and cooperation. This visit is a chance for the Governor General to deepen our people-to-people ties and look for ways we can work more closely together. We will continue to stand united with Lithuania and Estonia, and keep working with these partners and other NATO Allies to advance peace and stability around the world.”
Quick Facts
- This will be Governor General Julie Payette’s first official visit to both Lithuania and Estonia.
- This is the second time Her Excellency travels to the region since becoming Governor General. In 2018, she travelled to Latvia to meet with and show her support to Canadian Armed Forces members serving on Operation REASSURANCE.
- Canada and Estonia enjoy a strong relationship, rooted in decades of cooperation and strong people-to-people ties. Today, Canada is home to one of the largest Estonian diasporas in the world.
- Canada and Lithuania work together internationally on issues of human rights and diversity, including addressing human trafficking, advancing gender equality and LGBTQ2 rights, and promoting social inclusion.
- Canada, Estonia, and Lithuania are active members of the United Nations, NATO, and the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe.
- On September 21, 2017, the provisional application of the Canada-European Union Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) took effect.
- CETA provides opportunities to strengthen the bilateral economic relationship with both countries. Since CETA entered into force (between October 2017 up to September 2019), Canada’s two-way trade increased by 19 percent with Estonia and 35 percent with Lithuania.
- Canada was the first country to ratify Estonia and Lithuania’s accession to NATO in 2004. Since 2016, Canada has participated in the NATO Forces Integration Unit in Estonia and Lithuania.
- Canada supports NATO’s strengthened deterrence and defence posture in the Baltic region and NATO’s enhanced Forward Presence, which includes the deployment of multinational battlegroups in Latvia, Estonia, Lithuania, and Poland.
Associated Links
- Canada – Estonia Relations
- Canada – Lithuania Relations
- Canada-European Union Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement
La gouverneure générale du Canada effectuera une visite en Lituanie et en Estonie
Le 14 novembre 2019
Ottawa (Ontario)
Le premier ministre Justin Trudeau a annoncé aujourd'hui que Son Excellence la très honorable Julie Payette, gouverneure générale du Canada, se rendra en Lituanie et en Estonie du 24 au 28 novembre 2019.
En Lituanie, la gouverneure générale rencontrera le président Gitanas Nausėda, le premier ministre Saulius Skvernelis ainsi que des experts locaux pour discuter des façons dont nous pouvons rehausser notre collaboration. Elle se rendra au cimetière d’Antakalnis, où elle déposera une couronne en l’honneur des militaires lituaniens tombés au combat. De plus, elle fera la promotion de la science et de l’innovation dans le cadre de discussions au parc technologique de Vilnius et au Santaka Valley KTU Science, Technology and Business Centre de Kaunas.
Ensuite, la gouverneure générale se rendra en Estonie, où elle rencontrera la présidente Kersti Kaljulaid et le premier ministre Jüri Ratas. Elle visitera également le Centre d’excellence pour la cyberdéfense en coopération de l’OTAN, en plus de participer à plusieurs activités visant à promouvoir la science et la technologie.
Citation
« Le Canada entretient une relation solide avec la Lituanie et l’Estonie, fondée sur la collaboration et nos valeurs communes. Lors de cette visite, la gouverneure générale pourra resserrer les liens qui nous unissent et trouver des nouvelles façons d’accroître notre collaboration. Nous resterons solidaires de la Lituanie et de l’Estonie, et nous continuerons de travailler avec ces partenaires ainsi qu’avec d’autres alliés de l’OTAN pour faire avancer la paix et la stabilité dans le monde. »
Faits saillants
- Il s’agira de la première visite officielle de la gouverneure générale Julie Payette en Lituanie et en Estonie.
- Ce sera le deuxième séjour de Son Excellence dans la région depuis son accession au poste de gouverneure générale. En 2018, elle s’était rendue en Lettonie afin de rencontrer et de soutenir les membres des Forces armées canadiennes déployés dans le cadre de l’opération REASSURANCE.
- Le Canada et l’Estonie entretiennent de solides relations fondées sur des décennies de coopération et des liens étroits entre les populations des deux pays. Aujourd'hui, le Canada accueille l’une des plus importantes diasporas estoniennes du monde.
- Le Canada et la Lituanie collaborent sur la scène internationale dans le cadre de dossiers liés aux droits de la personne et à la diversité, notamment dans la lutte contre la traite de personnes et dans la promotion de l’égalité des sexes, des droits des communautés LGBTQ2 et de l’inclusion sociale.
- Le Canada, l’Estonie et la Lituanie sont des membres actifs des Nations Unies, de l’OTAN et de l’Organisation pour la sécurité et la coopération en Europe.
- Le 21 septembre 2017, l’application provisoire de l’Accord économique et commercial global (AECG) entre le Canada et l’Union européenne est entrée.
- L’AECG nous offre l’opportunité de renforcer nos relations économiques bilatérales avec les deux pays. Depuis l’entrée en vigueur de l’AECG (depuis le mois d’octobre 2017 jusqu’au mois de septembre 2019), le commerce bilatéral du Canada s’est accru de 19 % avec l’Estonie et de 35 % avec la Lituanie.
- Le Canada compte parmi les premiers pays à avoir ratifié l’accession de l’Estonie et de la Lituanie à l’OTAN en 2004. Depuis 2016, le Canada contribue à l’unité d’intégration des forces de l’OTAN en Estonie et en Lituanie.
- Le Canada appuie la position dissuasive et défensive de l’OTAN dans la région baltique. Il appuie également la présence avancée renforcée de l’OTAN, qui repose notamment sur le déploiement de groupements tactiques multinationaux en Lettonie, en Estonie, en Lituanie et en Pologne.
Liens connexes
- Relations entre le Canada et l'Estonie
- Relations entre le Canada et la Lituanie
- Accord économique et commercial global Canada-Union européenne
Statement by the Prime Minister on the 107th Grey Cup
November 24, 2019
Ottawa, Ontario
The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today issued the following statement congratulating the Winnipeg Blue Bombers on winning the 107th Grey Cup in Calgary, Alberta:
“For loyal Bombers fans, the wait is finally over. Tonight, after an exciting game against the Hamilton Tiger-Cats, the Winnipeg Blue Bombers captured the 2019 Grey Cup.
“For only the third time in its history, the Grey Cup had a base added to make room for today’s champions. Another chapter in one of Canada’s favourite traditions, the spirit of the Cup is as strong as ever.
“Today, just like every year, Canadians of all ages came together to celebrate the dedication, sportsmanship, and teamwork it takes to win one of the most iconic trophies in Canadian sports. On and off the field, these teams inspire us to see the best in each other, and lift up the people around us.
“I congratulate the players, the fans, and the Canadian Football League for another exciting season. I also thank the City of Calgary for hosting this year’s Grey Cup championship.”
