Prime Minister Justin Trudeau speaks with President of Senegal Macky Sall
June 17, 2022
Ottawa, Ontario
Today, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau spoke with the President of Senegal, Macky Sall.
The Prime Minister and President discussed the strong partnership between Canada and Senegal, noting the 60th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations. Both leaders reaffirmed the enduring relationship between the two countries, based on strong people-to-people ties, shared democratic values, and common priorities such as economic growth, and peace and security.
Prime Minister Trudeau and President Sall discussed the conflict in Ukraine and its significant secondary effects felt around the world, specifically on the African continent, including rising food prices and concerns over energy security. The leaders discussed the importance of partners coming together to face these challenges and develop concrete solutions to respond to the crisis. The Prime Minister condemned the illegal and unacceptable invasion of Russia in Ukraine, and welcomed engagement by the African Union in support of Ukraine.
Prime Minister Trudeau and President Sall agreed to meet bilaterally at the upcoming G7 Summit in Schloss Elmau, Germany.
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June 17, 2022
Ottawa, Ontario
Today, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau spoke with the Premier of the Northwest Territories, Caroline Cochrane, to discuss a number of issues of importance for the territory and all Canadians.
The Premier updated the Prime Minister on the state of the floods and recovery in the territory. The Prime Minister expressed deep concern for everyone affected and committed to continuing to be a strong partner on disaster assistance.
The two leaders discussed their shared priority to find ways to effectively advance infrastructure projects in order to improve life in the North. The Prime Minister and Premier agreed on the critical importance of housing and the significant support provided by the federal government through Budget 2022. They committed to continue working collaboratively through the Arctic and Northern Policy Framework to provide prosperity in Canada’s North.
The Prime Minister and Premier discussed the great potential for collaboration on critical minerals, noting the significance of mining to the Northwest Territory’s economy, and other economic development opportunities for the North.
The Prime Minister and Premier committed to continuing to work together and looked forward to staying in touch.
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June 17, 2022
Ottawa, Ontario
Today, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau spoke with the President of Ghana, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, about the upcoming Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting and key regional and global issues.
The two leaders exchanged views on the importance of strong leadership and organizational reform to promote the modernization and renewal of the Commonwealth. The Prime Minister underlined that the Commonwealth needs to clearly demonstrate that it stands for the values of democracy, respect for human rights, and pluralism.
Prime Minister Trudeau congratulated President Akufo-Addo on Ghana’s principled stance in support of Ukraine. The Prime Minister recognized that Russia’s illegal invasion of Ukraine has clouded the prospects of a post-pandemic economic recovery in Ghana and across Africa and the global south. He noted in particular the consequences for food and fuel prices and for the blockage of fertilizer shipments from Ukraine.
Prime Minister Trudeau sought President Akufo-Addo’s insights as previous Co-Chair, along with former Prime Minister of Norway Erna Solberg, of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) Advocates group. Both leaders acknowledged the importance of accelerating action to achieve the SDGs.
The two leaders looked forward to seeing each other in person at next week’s meeting in Kigali, Rwanda.
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June 17, 2022
Ottawa, Ontario
The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today participated in the Major Economies Forum (MEF) on Energy and Climate, chaired by the U.S., to advance collective action on climate change. During the meeting, Canada endorsed new initiatives to cut pollution, while creating jobs and growing the economy, and called on major economies to strengthen or adopt pollution pricing.
The Forum, hosted by the President of the United States, Joe Biden, focused on garnering support from the major economies of the world in five key areas: accelerating sales of zero-emission vehicles, reducing methane emissions from oil and gas, supporting clean energy technology demonstration projects, greening international shipping, and strengthening food security.
One of the best ways to cut pollution – while helping people save money and enhancing energy security – is getting more zero-emission vehicles (ZEVs) on the road. At the MEF, Canada helped to advance a collective 2030 zero-emission vehicle goal that ZEVs should make up at least half of passenger vehicle sales by 2030. Canada’s own goal surpasses this target and aims to ensure that at least 20 per cent of new light-duty vehicles offered for sale will be ZEVs by 2026, at least 60 per cent by 2030, and 100 per cent by 2035.
Today, as part of Canada’s $5.3 billion climate finance commitment, Prime Minister Trudeau announced that Canada will provide $2 million over the next four years, starting this year, to fund methane mitigation projects in developing countries. Canada is also leading the way on reducing methane emissions from oil and gas – a critical climate solution. Canada was one of the first countries to publish national-level regulations targeting methane emissions from the oil and gas sector and was the first country to commit to reducing methane emissions from oil and gas by at least 75 per cent by 2030.
In addition to these initiatives, Prime Minister Trudeau called all countries to implement pollution pricing, which in Canada is reducing emissions while making life more affordable for families. As part of the Global Carbon Pricing Challenge, Canada continues to mobilize support around the goal of covering 60 per cent of global emissions by a price on carbon pollution by 2030.
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“Canadians have been clear about what they want: clean air, a healthy environment, and a strong economy. We look forward to working with the U.S. and the international community in the lead up to the COP27 summit to continue to deliver on these important priorities and a better future for everyone. We’ve all committed to climate action. This is the time to deliver on those promises.”The Rt. Hon. Justin Trudeau, Prime Minister of Canada
Quick FactsIn his remarks to the MEF, the Prime Minister expressed Canada’s full support for the Clean Energy Technologies Demonstration Challenge and its collective commitment of $90 billion to complete urgent clean energy technology demonstration projects this decade.
The Prime Minister announced that Canada supports the Green Shipping Challenge. Canada has already shown leadership on tackling marine emissions by signing on to the Clydebank Declaration and the Declaration on Zero Emissions Shipping.
The Prime Minister also signaled Canada’s support for the goals of the Global Fertilizer Challenge and to working with other countries to further define this initiative. Canada has long been committed to strengthening global agriculture and food systems, and our efforts are increasingly aimed at reducing emissions and adapting to climate change, including through more efficient use of fertilizers.
As of May 31, 2022, the Incentives for Zero-Emission Vehicles Program has helped Canadians purchase or lease over 150,000 new ZEVs. Budget 2022 proposed to invest $1.7 billion to continue the program.
Canada committed to the Global Methane Pledge last fall, which set the objective of reducing global methane emissions by at least 30 percent from 2020 levels by 2030. Canada also co-chairs the Global Methane Initiative. Today, the Prime Minister signaled Canada’s full support for the Global Methane Pledge Energy Pathway to catalyze methane emissions reductions in the oil and gas sector, advancing both climate progress and energy security.
The Government of Canada’s 2030 Emissions Reduction Plan is an ambitious and achievable sector-by-sector approach for Canada to reach its climate target of cutting emissions by at least 40 to 45 per cent below 2005 levels by 2030, and to put us on track toward our goal of achieving net-zero emissions by 2050.
Associated LinksFACT SHEET: President Biden to Galvanize Global Action to Strengthen Energy-Security and Tackle the Climate Crisis through the Major Economies Forum on Energy and Climate
Strengthened Climate Plan: A Healthy Environment and a Healthy Economy
Pan-Canadian Framework on Clean Growth and Climate Change
Prime Minister Trudeau announced enhanced and ambitious climate action to cut pollution at the COP26 summit
Canada confirms its support for the Global Methane Pledge and announces ambitious domestic actions to slash methane emissions
2030 Emissions Reduction Plan: Clean Air, Strong Economy
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