Statement by the Prime Minister on Veterans’ Week
November 5, 2022
Ottawa, Ontario
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The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today issued the following statement on Veterans’ Week, which runs from November 5 to 11, 2022:
“Today marks the beginning of Veterans’ Week, an opportunity to honour all the brave Canadians who have served our country and defended the values we hold dear.
“This year marks the 105th anniversaries of the Battle of Vimy Ridge and the Battle of Passchendaele during the First World War, the 80th anniversary of the Dieppe Raid during the Second World War, the 70th anniversary of heavy fighting at Hill 355 during the Korean War, and the 30th anniversary of the beginning of the United Nations Protection Force peace support efforts in the Balkans.
“In times of war, in military conflicts, and in times of peace, we have counted on our women and men in uniform. Time and time again, Canadian Veterans and their families have stepped up for us, and we must step up for them. That’s why the Government of Canada will continue to make sure our Veterans are supported. We stepped up to help preserve Juno Beach in France when its integrity was threatened by a proposed condominium development. We are helping cover the costs of mental health care for Veterans with post-traumatic stress, depressive, or anxiety disorders while their disability benefit applications are being processed. We will continue to help ensure Veterans and their families can access the support they need, when they need it. No one should have to wait for the help they need.
“We all have a duty to remember and honour the sacrifices of all those who have answered the call to serve. This week, I encourage all Canadians to read and share their stories on social media using #CanadaRemembers, and to show our support by wearing a poppy close to our hearts. To all those who have put their lives on the line so we may know peace and freedom: we will forever be in your debt.
“Lest we forget.”
November 4, 2022
Toronto, Ontario
Canadians are feeling the rising cost of living. Global inflation is driving up the price of necessities, like groceries and rent, and making it harder for families to make ends meet at the end of the month. Amid economic uncertainty around the world, the Government of Canada will continue to be there for people and build an economy that works for all Canadians. We will continue to support the middle class and people who need it most, when they need it most, by putting more money back in their pockets now.
The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today announced that Canadians have started to receive their doubled Goods and Services Tax Credit (GSTC) payment. To help 11 million individuals and families with the rising cost of living, we doubled the GSTC for six months – couples with two children will receive up to an extra $467 and seniors will receive an extra $225 on average.
This is a key part of our plan to make life more affordable for Canadians this year. We are also working to deliver a new Canada Dental Benefit, which would provide parents up to $1,300 per child under 12 over two years, and a one-time top-up to the Canada Housing Benefit of $500 for renters who need it most. From cutting regulated child care fees in half on average by the end of this year, to increasing the Canada Workers Benefit to provide up to an additional $2,400 for modest-income families, to putting an additional $800 in the pockets of full Old Age Security pensioners aged 75 and over, we are delivering real results that are helping Canadians now.
Yesterday, the government released its 2022 Fall Economic Statement, a plan to continue building an economy that works for all Canadians. It delivers targeted support to the middle class and people who need it most, moves forward on the government’s comprehensive plan to make housing more affordable, permanently eliminates interest on federal student and apprentice loans, and it lays out an ambitious plan to continue bringing billions of dollars in investment to Canada – in areas like clean power, electric vehicles, and battery manufacturing – to create good middle-class jobs and grow our clean economy.
We will continue to work hard to put more money back in the pockets of people, build an economy that works for all Canadians, and deliver results for the middle class and people working hard to join it.
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“Today, we are putting more money back in the pockets of people. The extra money families received today will help them buy groceries, pay the bills, and save for the future. Amid global economic uncertainty, we will continue to be there for people as we build an economy that works for all Canadians.”
“Today, millions of Canadians are receiving their new inflation relief in the form of additional GST Credit payments – right at a time when it is needed. By doubling the GST Credit for six months, we’re delivering on our promise to help families who are struggling with increasing costs, like rising prices at the checkout counter.”
Quick Facts
- Doubling the Goods and Services Tax Credit for six months is part of the Government of Canada’s plan to make life more affordable for Canadians this year.
- As part of this plan, the government also introduced legislation to:
- Provide a Canada Dental Benefit to children under 12 who do not have access to dental insurance, starting this year. Direct payments totalling up to $1,300 per child over the next two years (up to $650 per year) would be provided for dental care services. This is the first stage of the government’s plan to deliver dental coverage for families with income under $90,000, and will allow children under 12 to get the dental care they need while we develop a comprehensive national dental care program.
- Provide a one-time top-up to the Canada Housing Benefit to deliver $500 to 1.8 million Canadian renters who are struggling with the cost of housing. This more than doubles our Budget 2022 commitment, reaching twice as many Canadians as initially promised. This new one-time federal benefit will be in addition to the Canada Housing Benefit currently co-funded and delivered by provinces and territories. The federal benefit will be available to applicants with an adjusted net income below $35,000 for families, or below $20,000 for individuals, who pay at least 30 per cent of their income on rent.
- In addition, we are already putting more money back in the pockets of Canadians by:
- Enhancing the Canada Workers Benefit to support workers this year, with a couple receiving up to $2,400 more this year, and single workers receiving up to $1,200 more. Most recipients first received this additional support through their 2021 tax refund.
- Cutting regulated child care fees in half on average for families in Canada by the end of this year.
- Increasing by 10 per cent the Old Age Security (OAS) pension for seniors 75 years and older, starting in July 2022, providing more than $800 in new support to full pensioners over the first year and increasing benefits for more than three million seniors.
- Providing more support for students by doubling the Canada Student Grant amount until July 2023 and by waiving interest on Canada Student Loans permanently. An average student loan borrower will save $410 per year as a result of their loan being interest-free.
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- Backgrounder: Making Housing More Affordable: One-time top-up to the Canada Housing Benefit program
- 2022 Fall Economic Statement
- Backgrounder: Making Life More Affordable
- Backgrounder: Making Housing More Affordable
- Backgrounder: Jobs, Growth, and an Economy That Works for Everyone
Associated Links
- Budget 2022: A Plan to Grow Our Economy and Make Life More Affordable
- Affordability Plan
- Making life more affordable for Canadians this year
- Government of Canada introduces legislation to make life more affordable for Canadians
November 3, 2022
Ottawa, Ontario
The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today issued the following statement on the results of the Israeli election:
“On behalf of the Government of Canada, I congratulate Benjamin Netanyahu on his electoral success and wish him well as he moves ahead with the process of forming a coalition government.
“Canada’s friendship with Israel is based on a long history of close cooperation, enduring ties between our peoples, and our shared commitment to upholding democratic values.
“Together, we will continue to make progress on shared priorities, such as cooperating in science, technology and innovation, and advancing trade and investment to create good jobs and new opportunities for people in both countries, including through the modernized Canada-Israel Free Trade Agreement.
“Canada remains committed to reaching a comprehensive, just, and lasting peace in the Middle East, including the creation of a Palestinian state living side-by-side in peace and security with Israel. We will continue to promote lasting peace in the Middle East while fighting antisemitism and hatred wherever they occur.
“I thank former Prime Minister Naftali Bennett and interim Prime Minister Yair Lapid for their valuable partnership and I wish them all the best in their future endeavours.”
November 2, 2022
Ottawa, Ontario
Today, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau spoke with Ontario Premier Doug Ford.
The Prime Minister emphasized the critical importance of standing up for Canadians’ rights and freedoms, including workers’ rights. He was clear that the preemptive use of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms’ notwithstanding clause is wrong and inappropriate, and should only ever be used in the most exceptional of circumstances.
The two leaders discussed recent investments in Ontario, including to support the telecommunications sector and to produce components of electric vehicle batteries that will create good middle-class jobs. They also talked about their ongoing work together on health care and affordable housing, notably through the Housing Accelerator Fund.
The Prime Minister and the Premier agreed to continue working together on these and other issues of importance to Ontarians.
Associated Links
- Delivering good jobs and clean air with a new electric vehicle battery components facility in Ontario
- Strengthening Canada’s position as a leader in 5G and digital innovation
- Making housing more affordable for Canadians
- Prime Minister Justin Trudeau meets with Ontario Premier Doug Ford
November 2, 2022
Ottawa, Ontario
The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today announced that he will participate in the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Summit in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, the G20 Summit in Bali, Indonesia, the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Economic Leaders’ Meeting in Bangkok, Thailand, and the Eighteenth Summit of La Francophonie in Djerba, Tunisia.
The Indo-Pacific region is a growing hub for trade and investment that fosters open markets, creates jobs, and drives economic growth. During his meetings in Asia, the Prime Minister will demonstrate Canada’s strong partnership in helping grow the global economy to benefit people on both sides of the Pacific. No region of the world will have more of an impact on Canada’s future in the next half-century than the Indo-Pacific.
At ASEAN, from November 12 to 13, 2022, Prime Minister Trudeau will address regional and global challenges with his counterparts in the ASEAN and broader Indo-Pacific region. He will participate in the ASEAN-Canada Commemorative Summit to mark the 45th anniversary of ASEAN-Canada dialogue relations. Under the ASEAN Summit’s theme of “Addressing Challenges Together”, the Prime Minister will promote regional peace and stability, rules-based trade, economic growth that benefits everyone, and strong ties between our peoples.
As people around the world feel the impacts of challenges like inflation, food insecurity, and supply chain shortages, we must work together to drive solutions and make life better and more affordable. At the G20 Summit, from November 15 to 16, 2022, the Prime Minister will work with partners to advance shared priorities under this year’s theme of "Recover Together, Recover Stronger", including solutions to food and energy insecurity, climate change, and health.
At the APEC Economic Leaders’ Meeting, on November 18, 2022, under the theme of “Open. Connect. Balance.,” Prime Minister Trudeau will reaffirm Canada’s commitment to open economic cooperation and removal of trade barriers in the Indo-Pacific region to benefit people on both sides of the Pacific. He will also work with his counterparts to strengthen ties between our people and drive climate action and economic growth.
The Prime Minister will then participate in the Eighteenth Summit of la Francophonie, from November 19 to 20, 2022. Under the Summit’s theme of “Connecting in Diversity”, he will reinforce the importance of protecting democracy and human rights, defend and promote French language, and continue to build strong ties with our Francophonie partners on all continents.
During his trip, Prime Minister Trudeau will continue to defend peace, security, democracy and human rights, take ambitious climate action to accelerate the transition to a cleaner economy, address food and energy security, and work to make life better and more affordable for people. The Prime Minister will highlight the importance of continuing to work with allies and partners to support Ukraine, and other countries most affected by the impacts of the war, as well as remaining united in the face of Russian aggression. He will continue to denounce Russia’s sham referendums and attempted illegal annexations of occupied regions of Ukraine, which are blatant violations of international law, and are a further escalation of tactics used by Russia during its invasion of Ukraine.
Canada will continue to work with our global partners and democracies around the world to address the challenges of today while rising to meet the opportunities of tomorrow.
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“When the world works together on shared challenges, we make life better for people. I look forward to meeting with global leaders, including my counterparts from the Indo-Pacific region, to continue creating jobs and driving economic growth that benefits everyone.”
Quick Facts
- The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) is a regional intergovernmental organization comprising 10 member states with the objective to accelerate economic growth, social progress and cultural development; promote regional peace and stability, respect for justice and the rule of law; and increase collaboration across a range of economic, social, cultural, technical, scientific and administrative spheres.
- PM Trudeau participated in the 40th Anniversary ASEAN-Canada Commemorative Summit in 2017, and also attended the 2018 ASEAN Summit.
- Canada is home to over one million people of Southeast Asian descent, who greatly contribute to our country’s economic, cultural, and social fabric. ASEAN member state economies represent Canada’s fourth-largest trading partner, with over $31 billion in bilateral trade in 2021.Close to 38,000 students from the ASEAN region currently study in Canada.
- The G20 is the primary forum for international economic cooperation among its members. G20 members are the world's major economies and represent all inhabited continents, 80 per cent of world GDP, 75 per cent of global trade and 60 per cent of the world's population.
- This is the 8th G20 Summit attended by Prime Minister Trudeau.
- This is the 7th time Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will participate in the APEC Economic Leaders’ Meeting.
- As of 2020, APEC’s 21 member economies are responsible for more than 60 per cent of global economic output, account for 48 per cent of world trade, and are home to 38 per cent of the world’s population.
- In 2021, APEC partners accounted for over 83 per cent of Canada’s total merchandise trade.
- This is the 3rd Summit of la Francophonie attended by Prime Minister Trudeau.
- Canada is one of the founding countries and an active member of the International Organisation of La Francophonie.
Associated Links
- Canada and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN)
- Canada and the G20
- Canada and the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC)
- Canada and La Francophonie
- Canada’s response to the Russian invasion of Ukraine
November 1, 2022
Ottawa, Ontario
Today, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau met with the Prime Minister of Luxembourg, Xavier Bettel, during Prime Minister Bettel’s visit to Canada.
The two leaders discussed Russia’s illegal and unjustifiable invasion of Ukraine and its global impacts, including on food and energy security. They agreed on the importance of maintaining strong unity amongst allies to increase support to those impacted, in Ukraine and internationally.
Prime Minister Trudeau and Prime Minister Bettel highlighted the strength of the relationship between Canada and Luxembourg, and identified avenues to deepen bilateral cooperation on shared values and priorities. They discussed the benefits of further promoting innovation and job creation through bilateral trade and investment, as demonstrated by the successful visit to Canada by a commercial delegation from Luxembourg last summer.
The two leaders agreed to work more closely together to address the growing security impacts of climate change. They also spoke of the importance of promoting the diversity of Francophone cultures, and contributing to the creation and promotion of Francophone content. Finally, they agreed on the need to deepen cooperation to advance human rights and defend democracy and democratic institutions around the world.
The prime ministers agreed to stay in close contact and to keep working closely together to further shared priorities.
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