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July 19, 2023
Ottawa, Ontario
Today, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau convened the Incident Response Group with ministers and senior officials to discuss the labour disruption in British Columbia’s ports.
The Group was briefed on the latest developments in the province, where union leadership has served notice that thousands of port workers will resume strike action on Saturday. This decision came after union leadership failed to give union members an opportunity to vote on the tentative settlement that was agreed to last week by both the union and the employer following weeks of federal mediation and negotiation.
The Group discussed the impact of the situation, which is creating severe disruptions to Canada’s largest export and import gateway to the world. Previous strike action earlier this month already froze billions of dollars’ worth of cargo from moving in and out of harbours, causing serious harm to our economy, Canada’s reputation as a trading partner, and Canadian jobs.
The Prime Minister stressed the critical importance of resuming operations in our ports as soon as possible. Workers and employers across Canada – and all Canadians – cannot face further disruption. He asked ministers and senior officials their advice toward achieving this goal and directed them to pursue all available options to ensure the stability of our supply chains and to protect Canadian jobs and our economy.
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July 19, 2023
Ottawa, Ontario
The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today tabled in the House of Commons the Thirtieth Annual Report on the Public Service of Canada, which highlights the work of the public service in delivering the services Canadians rely on and addressing challenges over the past year, here at home and around the world. The report was presented to the Prime Minister by the former Clerk of the Privy Council and Secretary to the Cabinet, Janice Charette, before her retirement in June.
This year’s report underscores the role of the public service in making life more affordable for Canadians, building more housing, strengthening health care by significantly increasing federal investment, protecting our democracy and the safety and security of Canadians, and fighting climate change, while putting more money back in people’s pockets and continuing to work to advance reconciliation with Indigenous Peoples.
Canada’s public service also continued to respond to Russia’s brutal and unjustifiable invasion of Ukraine by delivering financial, military, and humanitarian support to keep defending peace, democracy, and human rights everywhere.
Public servants continued to drive progress in fighting racism, promoting equity, diversity and inclusion, and making accessibility a priority across the public service. Over the past year, progress has been made in increasing the representation of Indigenous employees, Black and other racialized employees, and persons with disabilities. The report also identifies the need to support the 2SLGBTQIA+ community and religious minority communities, including by ensuring that they feel safe and supported in their workplaces. This means a public service that reflects the Canadians it serves and highlights a clear commitment to do better.
Finally, the report highlights important opportunities for Canada’s public service to build on this momentum and continue to improve to meet our country’s evolving needs, deliver tangible results, and make a real difference in the lives of Canadians. It sets the stage for ongoing work that will lead to meaningful and lasting change over the years to come, as we build the public service of tomorrow.
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“Canada’s public servants are committed to making Canada a better place. Over the past year, they worked tirelessly to meet our country’s evolving needs and deliver real results for Canadians. I thank them for their dedication and look forward to continuing our work together as we build a better Canada for everyone.”
Quick Fact
- The Government of Canada first introduced the Annual Report to the Prime Minister on the Public Service of Canada in 1992 – a requirement under section 127 of the Public Service Employment Act.
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July 17, 2023
Halifax, Nova Scotia
Today, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau met with the Mayor of the Halifax Regional Municipality (HRM), Mike Savage, while attending the North American Indigenous Games in Halifax, Nova Scotia.
The two leaders discussed the impacts of climate change in the HRM and, in particular, the spring wildfires. In light of worsening climate events, the Prime Minister and the Mayor agreed on the importance of increasing the resiliency of public infrastructure and continuing co-operation on climate adaptation through Canada’s National Adaptation Strategy.
The leaders spoke about Mayor Savage’s work with the Big City Mayors’ Caucus of the Federation of Canadian Municipalities and the importance of engagement with municipalities. They also discussed shared priorities such as housing and homelessness, the HRM’s successful engagement with all three rounds of funding for the federal Rapid Housing Initiative, transit connectivity, as well as the vital importance of the Port of Halifax and how to support its continued competitiveness.
The Prime Minister and the Mayor agreed to remain in close touch on these and other priority issues.
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July 19, 2023
Ottawa, Ontario
Today, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau spoke with the Premier of British Columbia, David Eby, about labour disruption in the province’s ports.
The two leaders discussed how the situation has created severe disruption to Canada’s largest export and import gateway to the world, impacting our economy and Canadian jobs. They agreed on the need to keep working to ensure the stability of our supply chains and protect our economy.
Prime Minister Trudeau and Premier Eby also discussed how the governments of Canada and British Columbia can continue working together on affordable housing for people in the province.
They agreed to remain in close contact on these and other shared priorities.
