.jpg)
Prime Minister announces appointment of new Chief Justice of Prince Edward Island
May 4, 2022
Ottawa, Ontario
The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today announced the appointment of the Honourable James W. Gormley, a judge of the Supreme Court of Prince Edward Island, as the new Chief Justice of the Court of Appeal of Prince Edward Island.
Chief Justice Gormley replaces the Honourable David H. Jenkins, who elected to retire from his full-time position effective October 31, 2021, but continues to work as a supernumerary judge.
Quote
“I wish Chief Justice Gormley every success as he takes on his new role. He is a respected and active member of the legal community with deep ties to his province, and he brings a wealth of experience to the bench. I am confident he will be a great asset to the people of Prince Edward Island as Chief Justice.”
Quick Facts
- Chief Justices and Associate Chief Justices in Canada are responsible for the leadership and administration of their courts. They also serve as members of the Canadian Judicial Council, which works to improve the quality of judicial services in the superior courts of Canada.
- Chief Justices and Associate Chief Justices are appointed by the Governor General on the advice of Cabinet and the recommendation of the Prime Minister.
Biographical Note
May 4, 2022
Ottawa, Ontario
The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today issued the following statement on Yom Ha’atzmaut, Israel Independence Day:
“Tonight, we join Israelis, Jewish communities, and many others in Canada and around the world to celebrate the 74th anniversary of the establishment of the State of Israel.
“Canada is proud to have been one of the first countries to formally recognize Israel in 1948. Since establishing diplomatic ties in 1949, our two countries have shared more than 70 years as friends, allies, and close partners, including in several international organizations. We will continue to oppose efforts to isolate Israel in international fora, and we will continue to stand against any attacks on the values we share.
“On this day, we celebrate the deep people-to-people ties and shared values that unite our two countries. We also recognize the significant contributions that Israeli Canadians have made – and continue to make – to Canada.
“Canada continues to combat antisemitism and hatred in all of its forms, whenever and wherever it arises, including through the essential work of the Special Envoy on Preserving Holocaust Remembrance and Combatting Antisemitism, the Honourable Irwin Cotler. We will also continue to support and promote the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance’s definition of antisemitism, which we adopted in 2019 as part of Canada’s Anti-Racism Strategy.
“We condemn the recent spate of terror attacks targeting Israeli civilians these past weeks. There is no place for hate or terror of any kind. Today, we reiterate our commitment to a continued, prosperous, and valuable relationship between the people of Israel and Canada, as well as lasting peace in the Middle East.
“On behalf of the Government of Canada, I wish everyone celebrating Israel Independence Day a Yom Ha’atzmaut Sameach.”
May 3, 2022
Ottawa, Ontario
The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today issued the following statement on World Press Freedom Day:
“Today, on World Press Freedom Day, we honour the many journalists here in Canada and around the world who work tirelessly to seek out and report on the truth. We also reaffirm our longstanding commitment to the freedom of the press – a foundational pillar of our democracy – and recognize those who have been injured or lost their lives defending freedom of the press.
“While Canada enjoys a strong and free press, we know that this is not the case everywhere – many journalists face censorship, intimidation, violence, imprisonment, and false arrests. This year alone, many journalists were killed and hundreds imprisoned in the line of duty around the world. This serves as reminder that we must continue to advocate for journalists and for a strong and free press.
“As Russia continues its illegal and unjustifiable invasion of Ukraine, we thank the reporters on the front lines who are risking their lives to deliver accurate information to the world. In the age of disinformation and misinformation, independent, fact-based reporting is vital. We must all come together to support the work of journalists and double down in the fight against disinformation.
“The Government of Canada is supporting media freedom at home and abroad. As co-chair of the Media Freedom Coalition and as 2022 Chair of the Freedom Online Coalition, Canada is working with international partners to defend media freedom. We are also addressing the challenges and the spread of disinformation online by giving people the tools to recognize disinformation and working to build a healthy information ecosystem, including through the Digital Citizen Initiative and new investments in Budget 2022 to fight disinformation. Canada is also providing $13.4 million over five years to bolster the G7 Rapid Response Mechanism (RRM), which strengthens coordination between countries in identifying, and responding to, foreign threats to democracy, including state-sponsored disinformation.
“On this World Press Freedom Day, we pay tribute to the many journalists who have been injured, or lost their lives defending freedom of the press. We recognize the journalists risking their lives every day in treacherous environments – including on the frontlines of wars – to report freely on matters of public interest. I encourage all Canadians to recognize the important work of journalists and media workers, and I thank them for their relentless pursuit of the truth and their commitment to share those truths with us.”
May 2, 2022
Windsor, Ontario
For decades, Canada’s auto sector has been creating good, middle-class jobs and driving economic growth. Today, as we continue to recover from the pandemic and accelerate our work to build a clean future, the auto sector plays a key role in supporting workers and helping us achieve net-zero emissions by 2050. By making smart investments, the Government of Canada is delivering clean air, good jobs, and a strong economy for generations of Canadians.
The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, was joined today by the Premier of Ontario, Doug Ford, to announce a new federal investment in project funding for automaker Stellantis that will secure thousands of jobs and modernize assembly plants for the clean tech economy. This multi-billion dollar project from Stellantis will support plants in Windsor and Brampton, Ontario, implementing flexible vehicle platforms at both plants and increasing its production of electric vehicles (EV). The Government of Canada is investing up to $529 million into this project. The Province of Ontario is also supporting the project with an investment of up to $513 million.
Following another major manufacturing deal by Stellantis in March, this new investment is yet another strong vote of confidence in Canada’s automotive sector and future as a global clean tech leader. This project includes EV production at its assembly plants and new research and development investments at its Automotive Research and Development Centre (ARDC) in Windsor.
Today’s announcement demonstrates Canada’s continued strength in automotive production and is another step toward building a strong, healthy future for Canadians. This follows the release of the Government of Canada’s 2030 Emissions Reduction Plan and Budget 2022, which propose measures to create thousands of new, good-paying jobs and grow the economy, all while fighting climate change.
Quotes
“Today’s deal on made-in-Canada electric vehicles is yet another investment in our workers and in our future. We’re building a world-class Canadian auto industry for generations to come, an innovative economy, and a clean, strong future for everyone. This is what a healthy environment and a healthy economy looks like.”
“Today is yet another example that our plan to build Ontario is delivering huge wins for workers and communities all over this province. Ontario has everything it needs to be North America’s auto manufacturing powerhouse once again. We are getting it done and ensuring that the cars of the future are made in Ontario by Ontario workers.”
“Today is a big win for Canadian workers, the future of Canada’s auto sector, and the entire Canadian economy. With this historic investment for Stellantis to build thousands of electric vehicles every year, we are securing thousands of well-paying jobs in Windsor and Brampton. With a century of excellence by Canadian auto workers, today is one more step in our efforts to build a sustainable economy of the future that is part of Canada’s path to net-zero.”
“Canada has the opportunity to drive the clean energy future by building up our manufacturing of clean technologies like ZEVs. Today’s announcement will help ensure that we continue to lead the global fight against climate change, and will put more Canadians in the driver’s seat on the road to a net-zero future.”
“These investments re-affirm our long-term commitment to Canada and represent an important step as we move toward zero-emission vehicles that deliver on our customers’ desire for innovative, clean, safe and affordable mobility. We’re grateful to both the federal and provincial governments for their shared vision to create a sustainable future. And to Unifor and our workforce for their support in helping ensure the viability of our Canadian operations for the long term.”
Quick Facts
- Stellantis’ investment will support the creation of a state-of-the-art Battery Pack Testing Facility for North America at the Automotive Research and Development Centre (ARDC) in Windsor, which will further secure Canada’s position as a leader in EV innovation. Activities at the ARDC are already underway, with an addition to the existing building to be complete by the end of 2023.
- The Government of Canada recently released the 2030 Emissions Reduction Plan: Canada’s Next Steps for Clean Air and a Strong Economy, an ambitious and achievable sector-by-sector approach for Canada to reach its new climate target of cutting emissions by at least 40 per cent below 2005 levels by 2030, and to put us on track toward our goal of achieving net-zero emissions by 2050.
- The Government of Canada is putting in place a sales mandate that will ensure that 100 per cent of new light-duty vehicle sales are zero-emission vehicles by 2035. Accelerating the ZEV target will support Canada’s commitment to reach net-zero emissions by 2050 and its pledge at the United Nations 2019 Climate Action Summit.
- Budget 2022 proposes an investment of $1.7 billion to extend the Incentives for Zero-Emission Vehicles Program until March 2025 and broadening eligibility under the program to include more vehicle models.
- In support of the government’s objective of adding 50,000 ZEV chargers to Canada’s network, Budget 2022 provides an additional $400 million to Natural Resources Canada for deploying zero-emission vehicle infrastructure, complemented by $500 million that Canada’s Infrastructure Bank will invest in large-scale ZEV charging and refueling infrastructure that is revenue generating and in the public interest.
- The auto sector in Canada supports nearly 500,000 workers in Canada, contributes $16 billion annually to Canada’s gross domestic product, and is one of the country’s largest export industries.
- The auto industry around the world is in a period of rapid transformation to electrification. The Government of Canada is providing support to facilitate this transition here at home. Canada competes globally and in North America for these investments and this support ensures that the country’s auto sector remains competitive, and is secured for the future.
- Stellantis is a leading global automaker and mobility provider that offers clean, connected, affordable and safe mobility solutions. Its ambitious electrification and software strategies and the creation of an innovative ecosystem of strategic, game-changing partnerships are driving its transformation into a sustainable mobility tech company.
Related Products
- Budget 2022 Backgrounder: Clean Air and a Strong Economy
- Budget 2022 Backgrounder: A Strong, Growing, and Resilient Economy
Associated Links
- Budget 2022
- Helping more Canadians drive electric vehicles
- Zero-emission vehicles
- Strategic Innovation Fund
May 2, 2022
Ottawa, Ontario
The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today issued the following statement on Mental Health Week:
“Today, we mark the beginning of Mental Health Week. This week is a time for Canadians to come together to speak openly about mental health, listen with empathy to the stories of others, and support those who are struggling.
“Mental health challenges affect many of us, yet these issues are often treated differently than physical health. No one should ever suffer in silence, and by being open with others, we can help break down the stigma surrounding mental health and ensure people seek the care they need.
“The past two years have been difficult for everyone. The Government of Canada is working hard to ensure every Canadian can receive the mental health supports they need, no matter where they live – through the pandemic and beyond.
“In order to improve mental health services for Canadians, we are developing national mental health and substance use standards in collaboration with stakeholders and partners. We have announced our commitment to a permanent, ongoing Canada Mental Health Transfer to help expand the delivery of high-quality, accessible, and free mental health services and intend to engage with provinces and territories in the short-term to meet this commitment.
“As we reflect on the importance of taking care of our mental health, let’s continue to support our loved ones and reach out for help when we need it. If you are struggling, or know someone who is, the Wellness Together Canada portal provides 24-hour, free, and confidential mental health and substance use tools and resources in English and French. You can also access new resources, including a self-assessment tool and tracker that monitors mood and mental well-being through the PocketWell app. PocketWell connects seamlessly to the Wellness Together Canada portal, allowing access to free and confidential sessions with social workers, psychologists and other professionals.
“This week, I invite everyone to join the conversation and use the hashtags #GetReal and #MentalHealthWeek on social media platforms. Together, we will end the stigma that surrounds mental health issues, and build a better future for everyone.”
If you or someone you know is thinking about suicide, call the Canada Suicide Prevention Service at 1-833-456-4566. Additional resources can also be accessed through the Wellness Together Canada portal.
May 1, 2022
Ottawa, Ontario
The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today issued the following statement on Eid al-Fitr:
“Tonight at sunset, Muslims in Canada and around the world will celebrate Eid al-Fitr, which marks the end of the holy month of Ramadan.
“After a month of fasting, charity, and spiritual reflection, Eid al-Fitr is a time for community and celebration. One of the most important holidays in Islam, it is an opportunity for families and friends to gather and pray, feast, and spend quality time together. While the past two years have been challenging for us all, we have found inspiration in the values that are at the heart of Islam – generosity, peace, compassion, and gratitude – which will continue to help us as we recover from the pandemic, and move ahead with optimism and hope.
“Eid al-Fitr is also an opportunity to recognize the important contributions Muslim Canadians have made, and continue to make, to our country. Across Canada, Muslims demonstrate service and kindness, by donating to charity and supporting important causes. Diversity is one of our greatest strengths, and we will continue to take action to combat Islamophobia and hatred in all its forms, including by appointing a special representative to combat Islamophobia. Together, we will keep building a better, fairer, and more inclusive world for everyone.
“On behalf of our family, Sophie and I wish a blessed and peaceful Eid to all those celebrating here at home and around the world.
"!عيد مبارك
“Eid Mubarak!”
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau meets with Mayor of Markham Frank Scarpitti
April 29, 2022
Greater Toronto Area, Ontario
Today, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau met with the Mayor of Markham, Frank Scarpitti, to discuss shared priorities.
The Prime Minister and Mayor spoke of the valuable partnership between the federal government and cities such as Markham, an economic hub that is playing an important role in Canada’s recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic. In particular, they discussed the city’s strong technology sector and its urban innovation district, Markham Innovation Exchange. They also discussed the measures proposed in Budget 2022 to support innovation, such as the launch of a Canada Growth Fund to attract investment and the creation of the Canadian Innovation and Investment Agency to help industries and businesses innovate, grow, create jobs, and be competitive. They spoke of the importance of the Yonge north subway extension in supporting economic growth and job creation in Markham and the Greater Toronto Area as we recover from the pandemic and into the future.
The two leaders discussed the war in Ukraine and emphasized their mutual support for the people of Ukraine in the face of Russia’s ongoing aggression.
Prime Minister Trudeau and Mayor Scarpitti discussed the importance of making housing more affordable for residents of Markham and all Canadians. They spoke of the measures included in Budget 2022 to build more houses, help people save for their first home, and curb speculation and unfair practices that drive up housing prices. The two leaders agreed to continued collaboration on housing, particularly around the federal government’s Rapid Housing Initiative.
The Prime Minister and Mayor agreed on the importance of continuing to take meaningful action to address these issues and working in partnership to achieve results for the people of Markham and Ontario, and for all Canadians.
Associated Links
April 29, 2022
Montréal, Quebec
The Government of Canada’s top priority remains protecting the health and safety of all Canadians. Since the beginning of the pandemic, we worked hard to secure life-saving personal protective equipment, invest in our health care system, and ensure everyone could get vaccinated. As we recover from the pandemic, we will continue to strengthen Canada’s capacity to develop and produce made-in-Canada vaccines so we can keep Canadians healthy now and into the future, while creating good jobs.
The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today announced that COVID-19 vaccine developer Moderna will build a state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Quebec to deliver made-in-Canada vaccines. When completed, this new facility will be able to produce up to 100 million mRNA vaccine doses annually. It will also create hundreds of good jobs.
Construction is set to start this year and the facility is expected to be operational in 2024 at the earliest, subject to planning and regulatory approvals. In addition to COVID-19 vaccines, the facility is expected to be able to produce vaccines for other respiratory diseases, such as influenza – pending their ongoing development by Moderna and approval by Health Canada.
Strengthening our biomanufacturing and life sciences sector across the country will help re-establish Canada’s domestic vaccine manufacturing capability, bring Canadian innovation to the front lines of tomorrow’s health solutions, and ensure we are better prepared for future health crises – all while growing the economy and creating good jobs.
Quotes
“COVID-19 vaccines saved lives and got Canadians back to doing the things they love.
Today’s announcement means that Canadian workers and Canadian innovation will play a key role in keeping our communities safe now and in the future. It also means hundreds of new, well-paying jobs as we recover from this pandemic and build a better future for everyone.”
“Today’s announcement is yet another example of our promise to Canadians to have their back throughout this pandemic and beyond. From the outset, we took short-term strategic actions with a long-term vision to ensure that Canada is well prepared for future pandemics while also strengthening our economy and creating good jobs for Canadians. Moderna establishing their operations here in Canada is a testimony to that vision and to Canada’s attractiveness as a place to invest and to innovate.”
“One of our government’s top priorities is to protect the health and safety of people in Canada. Moderna’s new facility will strengthen domestic health security and pandemic preparedness through timely access to innovative, cutting-edge vaccines that help us save lives. Moderna’s presence will also further establish Canada as a global leader in mRNA technology, leading a new era of domestic health innovation.”
“Our government continues to work in partnership with leading vaccine developers to build a domestic biomanufacturing capacity for safe and effective mRNA vaccines. We are working to ensure that Canada continues to have access to vaccines well into the future and that we continue to protect the health and safety of everyone in Canada.”
“We are delighted to reach this landmark with the Government of Canada and bring a state-of-the-art mRNA facility to the people of Canada. The government has shown true leadership in the fight against COVID-19. We share a common vision for the fundamental need for pandemic preparedness in the face of future pandemics and health emergencies.”
Quick Facts
- Moderna is a pioneering biotechnology company specializing in mRNA therapeutics and vaccines. Over 29 million doses of its Spikevax vaccine have been distributed across Canada since the start of the pandemic.
- In August 2021, the Government of Canada announced a memorandum of understanding with Moderna to build a state-of-the-art mRNA vaccine production facility in Canada. Construction is set to start this year, and the facility is expected to be operational in 2024 at the earliest, subject to planning and regulatory approvals.
- A definitive agreement is being finalized based on the 2021 memorandum of understanding between the Government of Canada and Moderna.
- Moderna is committed to partnering with Canada’s leading research universities and institutions to help advance research and development here at home.
- Today’s announcement marks a major milestone in the Government of Canada’s Biomanufacturing and Life Sciences Strategy. Launched in July 2021, the strategy presents a long-term vision to protect Canadians against future pandemics and other health emergencies.
- Since the onset of the pandemic, the government has committed more than $1.6 billion in 30 projects in the biomanufacturing, vaccine, and therapeutics sector to support the domestic development and production of safe and effective vaccines and therapies to respond to COVID-19, future pandemics, and other health priorities.
- Through the Strategic Innovation Fund, the government has supported projects from coast to coast to coast. This includes up to $415 million to support Sanofi in building an end-to-end influenza vaccine manufacturing facility in Toronto, Ontario; up to $175.6 million for AbCellera toward its antibody therapy research and the construction of an antibody production facility in British Columbia; $39.8 million for BioVectra to build a state-of-the-art facility in Prince Edward Island and reconfigure their facilities in Nova Scotia.
- The government has also invested $126 million to build a new Biologics Manufacturing Centre at the National Research Council Canada’s Royalmount site in Montréal. This new centre will be capable of large-quantity, end-to-end production of vaccines ‒ approximately 24 million doses annually, depending on the vaccine candidate.
- In addition, Budget 2021 provided a total of $2.2 billion over seven years toward growing a vibrant domestic life sciences sector and securing pandemic preparedness. This funding will help build Canada’s talent pipeline and research systems, as well as foster the growth of Canadian life sciences firms.
Associated Links
- Government of Canada announces agreement with leading COVID19 vaccine developer Moderna, Inc. to build mRNA vaccine facility in Canada
- Vaccines for COVID-19
- Strategic Innovation Fund
- Moderna
April 19, 2022
Dalhousie, New Brunswick
As we recover from the pandemic and build a better future for everyone, we must address the existing challenges in our health care system that were laid bare by the pandemic, including for seniors and people living in rural and remote communities. By working with the provinces and territories and investing in our publicly funded health care system that Canadians are so proud of, we will provide Canadians with the quality health care they deserve, no matter where they live.
The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, and New Brunswick’s Minister of Social Development, Bruce Fitch, today announced the signing of a bilateral agreement to improve care for residents of the province’s long-term care homes through the Safe Long-Term Care Fund (SLTCF).
The COVID-19 pandemic was devastating for Canada’s seniors, particularly those living in long-term care homes. Through this agreement, the federal government will provide more than $22 million to support New Brunswick’s long-term care homes and assisted retirement facilities throughout the province. This funding will help them retain and hire staff, implement infection prevention and control measures, and renovate or upgrade heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems.
The Prime Minister also highlighted some of the key measures proposed in the federal government’s Budget 2022: A Plan to Grow Our Economy and Make Life More Affordable and other recently announced investments to support health care workers and improve access to quality health care for Canadians, in particular seniors and people in rural and remote communities.
These measures include:
- Reducing surgery and procedure backlogs by proposing to provide provinces and territories with an additional $2 billion through a one-time Canada Health Transfer (CHT) top-up to ensure nurses and hospital staff have the resources necessary to repair the damage caused to our health care system by the pandemic.
- Bringing more health care workers to the communities that need them most by increasing Canada Student Loans forgiveness by 50 per cent for doctors and nurses working in underserved rural or remote communities and expanding the list of eligible professionals under the program.
- Helping improve quality of life for Canada’s aging population by investing in innovations in brain health and aging through the Centre for Aging and Brain Health Innovation; and ramping up efforts to learn more about dementia and brain health, improve treatment and outcomes for persons living with dementia, and evaluate and address mental health impacts on caregivers and models of care by supporting the Canadian Institutes of Health Research.
- Supporting the mental health and well-being of Canadians by providing $140 million over two years for the Wellness Together Canada portal so it can continue to provide Canadians with tools and services to support their mental health and well-being.
- Researching the long-term impacts of COVID-19 on Canadians and our health care system by providing $20 million over five years to support additional research efforts.
Building on historic investments in our health care system throughout the pandemic, Budget 2022 proposes new measures to ensure our system can continue to deliver the care Canadians deserve, no matter who they are or where they live. The Government of Canada will continue to work with provinces and territories to support Canadians as they age, invest in our health care workers and make our health care system more accessible, particularly in rural and remote communities. This is a key part of our plan to make life more affordable, create jobs and prosperity today, grow the middle class, and build a stronger economic future for everyone.
Quotes
“All Canadians should have access to the safe, quality health care they need and deserve. Today’s agreement is good news for people in New Brunswick, and we will continue to work with all provinces and territories to help ensure everyone no matter where they live in Canada, has access to the health care they deserve, including safe long-term care.”
“Canadians are proud of our publicly funded health care system, and justifiably so. The past two years have reinforced the importance of continuing to invest in health care, and from helping tackle backlogs in surgeries and procedures to making it easier for Canadians to see a doctor or a dentist, Budget 2022 makes important investments that will help ensure people in New Brunswick – and across Canada – can receive the care they need and deserve.”
“New Brunswick’s network of long-term care facilities plays a key role in providing quality care for the province's aging population. For the past two years, long-term care workers have been dedicated in keeping residents in our nursing homes and special care homes safe from COVID-19. In partnership with the federal government, we plan to continue improving the quality of care in New Brunswick’s nursing homes.”
Quick Facts
- Since the start of the pandemic, the Government of Canada has invested more than $69 billion to protect the health and safety of Canadians, including:
- $6.5 billion in top-ups to the CHT for provinces and territories to support their pandemic responses;
- $1.2 billion to provinces and territories through the Safe Restart Agreement to bolster health care capacity and support people experiencing mental health and substance use challenges; and
- More than $600 million for innovative mental health care for Canadians, including support for the Wellness Together Canada Portal.
- To help keep seniors safe in long-term care, the federal government is providing up to $4 billion for provinces and territories, including $1 billion for the Safe Long-Term Care Fund to support provinces and territories to protect those living and working in long-term care settings, as well as improve infection prevention and control measures.
- On March 25, 2022, the federal government announced its intention to provide provinces and territories with an additional $2 billion through a top-up to the CHT to address surgery and procedure backlogs caused by the pandemic. This includes more than $41 million for New Brunswick.
- New Brunswick has developed an action plan on the implementation of today’s bilateral agreement, which shows how federal investments are being used to improve infection prevention and control in long-term care homes.
- The federal government is committed to working with provinces and territories in 2022-23 to renew bilateral agreements on home and community care and mental health and addiction services to deliver the $11 billion, 10-year investment outlined in Budget 2017.
Related Product
Associated Links
April 28, 2022
Ottawa, Ontario
Today, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau spoke with the Prime Minister of Italy, Mario Draghi.
Prime Minister Trudeau and Prime Minister Draghi discussed Russia’s illegal and unjustifiable invasion of Ukraine and expressed concern for its global effects, notably on energy and food security. The Prime Ministers exchanged views on challenges related to diversifying energy sources and work underway to accelerate the transition to clean energy. They committed to deepen bilateral cooperation and to work together with G7 and other allies and partners, notably on tackling climate change and promoting food security around the world.
Prime Ministers Trudeau and Draghi underlined that this year marks the 75th anniversary of bilateral relations between Canada and Italy, and the historic and vibrant relations between the Canadian and Italian people. The two leaders tasked their officials to identify concrete initiatives to further deepen bilateral cooperation in response to a range of shared priorities and objectives, and they committed to meet in person soon.
