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September 10, 2023
New Delhi, India
Today, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau met with the President of Comoros and Chairperson of the African Union (AU), Azali Assoumani, on the margins of the G20 Summit in New Delhi, India.
Prime Minister Trudeau extended his condolences to the people of Morocco, an African Union member state, following the recent earthquake, and conveyed Canada’s readiness to provide support.
Prime Minister Trudeau reiterated Canada’s support for AU membership in the G20. The Prime Minister also highlighted Canada’s commitment to the African Union, as reflected by the recent establishment of a fully dedicated mission in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, and Canada’s role as a permanent observer to the AU.
The Prime Minister and the President discussed the importance of the rules-based international order to support trade and economic growth that benefits everyone.
The Prime Minister and the President further discussed issues of regional security, including the situation in Gabon, and reiterated their support for the Economic Community of West Africa States’ (ECOWAS) peaceful mediation efforts in relation to the ongoing instability in Niger.
The leaders looked forward to meeting again at upcoming international engagements.
Associated Links
- Canada-Comoros relations
- Canada and the G20
- Canada’s Indo-Pacific Strategy
- Prime Minister to travel to the Indo-Pacific to strengthen ties
September 10, 2023
New Delhi, India
Today, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau met with the Prime Minister of India, Narendra Modi, on the margins of the G20 Summit in New Delhi, India.
The prime ministers discussed India’s priorities under this year’s G20 theme, ‘One Earth, One Family, One Future’. They spoke about inclusive economic growth, support for low-and middle-income countries, and access to concessional finance for sustainable development. They noted the importance of welcoming the African Union as a member of the G20.
Prime Minister Trudeau raised the importance of respecting the rule of law, democratic principles, and national sovereignty.
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September 10, 2023
New Delhi, India
As the world faces crises that have impacts on people all around the globe, we need to come together to find collective solutions.
The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today concluded his participation at the G20 Summit in New Delhi, India, where he worked to spur progress on global challenges affecting people, like climate change and food and energy insecurity, and made a series of funding announcements. He also raised the importance of the rule of law.
In New Delhi, Prime Minister Trudeau underscored the importance of collective action to accelerate economic growth that benefits everyone. He stressed the urgent need for G20 partners to step up as the impacts of climate change worsen global food, economic, and energy insecurity, and drive supply chain challenges. He expressed concern for our G20 partners and other countries who have also suffered from extreme floods and wildfires in recent months, and spoke to the devastating impact of the wildfires that have ravaged Canadian provinces and territories this summer.
During the G20 Summit, the Prime Minister reaffirmed Canada’s unwavering support for the rules-based international order and the global trade and economic progress that rely on it. He condemned Russia’s brutal and unjustifiable invasion of Ukraine in the strongest possible terms and stressed that the most vulnerable in our societies are affected most by the war’s global impacts. To co-operate globally to grow the economy, achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), and maintain the integrity and effectiveness of the G20, we must be united in calls for Russia to end its illegal war in Ukraine. The Prime Minister stated that Canada will never recognize the results of the ongoing sham elections held by Russia in Ukraine, which are nothing but a cynical attempt to legitimize military conquest under the guise of democracy.
At the Summit, Prime Minister Trudeau advocated for stronger and more inclusive multilateral institutions and welcomed the African Union’s membership in the G20, calling for a greater voice for developing countries on the global stage. The Prime Minister also took this opportunity to meet with the Chairperson of the African Union (AU), Azali Assoumani, to congratulate the AU on their leadership in multilateralism and representing the Global South.
The Prime Minister and the other G20 leaders released a joint statement making a collective commitment to accelerate sustainable growth, work to reform international financial institutions for the 21st century, support digital transformation in our public institutions, and ensure equal rights for women and girls in all their diversity.
To help achieve the SDGs around the world, including by addressing the impacts of climate change, improving food security, and empowering all women and girls, Prime Minister Trudeau announced that Canada will provide:
- Up to $63 million in funding for five new Partnering for Climate projects that will use nature-based solutions to support climate change adaptation in Sub-Saharan Africa, help to build climate-resilient economies, protect and increase biodiversity, and empower women and girls;
- $7.7 million to fund inclusive, sustainable development of agricultural value chains in Bolivia to help improve resilience for vulnerable Indigenous populations in the face of climate change and food insecurity;
- $7 million to the Catalytic Climate Finance Facility to bolster climate finance projects in developing countries and support projects that address the impacts of climate change on economically vulnerable groups, particularly women and girls;
- $15.7 million in funding to help finance and grow women-led agricultural enterprises in Nigeria;
- $15 million in funding to help bolster food security in the Democratic Republic of Congo and increase incomes for women in the industry; and
- $22 million in funding to improve school nutrition in Burkina Faso, helping to alleviate chronic food and nutrition insecurity in the country and address the nutrition and education needs of the most vulnerable, especially girls.
Canada is a proud and dedicated architect of the G20. We are committed to driving sustainable economic progress globally and protecting the earth we all call home. We will continue to work to deliver real results for Canada and for our partners around the world now, and into the future.
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“The theme of this year’s G20 meeting, ‘One Earth, One Family, One Future’, called on all of us to reckon with the critical global crises we’re facing today, and to pull together as one to build a better world for future generations. Over the last two days, we have reaffirmed that we will always work to defend peace and security, tackle climate change, create good jobs, and drive economic growth that benefits everyone.”
Quick Facts
- The Prime Minister’s attendance at the G20 in India concludes a series of successful engagements in the Indo-Pacific region, where he participated in the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Summit in Jakarta, Indonesia, and met with many of the region’s leaders, including the President of Indonesia, Joko Widodo, to advance progress on the Indo-Pacific strategy and welcome a new era of Canada-ASEAN relations as Canada was elevated to a strategic partner.
- The Prime Minister also announced several important new trade and investment initiatives in the Indo-Pacific, deepening Canada’s relationship with the region and advancing Canada’s Indo-Pacific Strategy. He visited Singapore to meet with the Prime Minister of Singapore, Lee Hsien Loong, and business leaders.
- This is the ninth G20 Summit attended by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau.
- The G20 is an important platform to discuss global economic, financial, and trade policy issues. G20 members are the world’s major economies and represent all inhabited continents, with 80 per cent of world GDP, 75 per cent of global trade, and 60 per cent of the world’s population.
- The G20 includes Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Canada, China, Germany, the European Union, France, India, Indonesia, Italy, Japan, Mexico, Russia, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, South Korea, Turkey, the United Kingdom, and the United States of America. The African Union, Spain, Bangladesh, Egypt, Mauritius, Netherlands, Nigeria, Oman, Singapore, and the United Arab Emirates were among the guests invited by India to participate in the G20 this year.
- While at the G20, Prime Minister Trudeau met with:
- The Prime Minister of Australia, Anthony Albanese;
- The Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, Rishi Sunak;
- The Prime Minister of India, Narendra Modi;
- The Chairperson of the African Union, Azali Assoumani;
- The President of the World Bank Group, Ajay Banga.
- To illustrate the theme of India’s G20 Presidency, “One Earth, One Family, One Future", and to showcase the cultural diversity of G20 members and guest countries, the G20 Summit displayed an impressive suite of cultural projects from participating countries. Canada’s contributions illustrate our role as a bridge between diverse cultures, fostering global unity through the celebration of our rich and diverse heritages and our commitment to cultural exchange. These contributions included:
- The Sea Monster Transformation Mask from master carver Calvin ‘Nasnamus’ Hunt, from British Columbia;
- A two-dimensional reproduction of L’Hommage à Rosa Luxembourg, by Quebec painter, Jean Paul Riopelle;
- Select images from the National Film Board of Canada’s video productions on intangible heritage from the Canada 150 Anthem, and a segment on natural heritage from the O Canada #1 National Anthem: "With Glowing Hearts”;
- The Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms, and a photograph of the Honourable Pierre Elliott Trudeau signing the Proclamation of the Constitution Act, as representations of our democratic institutions;
- A poem from the Parliament’s 10th poet in residence, Marie-Célie Agnant, entitled “Time To Go Back in Time” (submitted for the publication of the G20 Anthology of Poetry, Under the Same Sky)
- A digital representation of “Letter to the Future,” from photographer Jessica Houston (submitted for the G20 contemporary art exhibition, Together We Art).
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Associated Links
- Canada and the G20
- Prime Minister visits Indonesia, welcomes a new chapter in the Canada-ASEAN relationship
- Prime Minister advances trade ties, investment, and innovation with Singapore
- Canada-India relations
- Canada’s response to the invasion of Ukraine
September 9, 2023
Ottawa, Ontario
The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today issued the following statement on the passing of the Honourable Monique Bégin:
“I was saddened today to hear of the passing of the Honourable Monique Bégin, a respected teacher, academic, former Cabinet minister, and trailblazer for Canadian women.
“Born in Rome, Italy, Ms. Bégin was a teacher, who became an influential voice for women in Canada, including as a founding member of the Fédération des femmes du Québec and as the Executive Secretary of the Royal Commission on the Status of Women, where she helped promote equal opportunities for women in all aspects of Canadian society.
“In 1972, Ms. Bégin was elected as the Member of Parliament for the Montréal riding of Saint-Michel, making her one of the first three women from Québec to serve in the House of Commons. She was appointed Minister of National Revenue and then Minister of Health and Welfare. As Minister of Health and Welfare, she introduced two landmark measures that would make life better for people in Canada: the Canada Health Act, which cements our universal health care system by applying standards across the country, and a child tax credit, which paved the way to today’s Canada Child Benefit.
“After more than 10 years in politics, Ms. Bégin returned to her teaching roots and entered academia. In 1986, she became the first Joint Chair in Women’s Studies at the University of Ottawa and Carleton University. She later became the Dean of the Faculty of Health Sciences at the University of Ottawa – a role she held until her retirement in 1997.
“Ms. Bégin received numerous honours for her work, including the first Dr. Brock Chisholm Medal from the Medical Society of the World Health Organization in Geneva as well as honorary doctorates from 14 universities. She was also a Companion of the Order of Canada, a Distinguished Fellow of the Canadian Academy of Health Sciences, and an Honourary Life Member of the former Canadian Healthcare Association.
“Ms. Bégin was a passionate advocate, who left a lasting mark on Canada. On behalf of all Canadians, I offer my deepest condolences to her family and loved ones.”
September 9, 2023
New Delhi, India
The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today issued the following statement on the sham elections held by Russia in the temporarily occupied regions of Ukraine:
“This week, Vladimir Putin attempted to hold so-called elections in occupied Ukrainian territories – a cynical attempt to legitimize military conquest under the guise of democracy. But Ukrainians are not fooled, and neither are we. Canada does not, and will not ever, recognize the results of these sham elections or Russia’s attempted illegal annexation of Ukraine.
“The false choice offered to people in the regions of Donetsk, Luhansk, Zaporizhzhia, and Kherson, as well as the Autonomous Republic of Crimea and the City of Sevastopol, is an attack on Ukraine’s sovereignty, territorial integrity, and independence. These sham elections are serious violations of international law, including the United Nations Charter.
“We condemn, in the strongest possible terms, Russia’s illegal war of aggression against Ukraine and its attempted annexation of Ukraine’s territory. Canada will remain united with our G7 partners to ensure that Vladimir Putin and the Russian regime’s collaborators face consequences for their actions.
“To all Ukrainians who continue to defy the Russian regime’s authoritarianism, know that Canada will continue to stand with Ukraine for as long as it takes. We see through the lies. Putin will not redraw the map as he pleases, and Ukraine’s territory shall remain Ukraine’s.
“Slava Ukraini!”
September 9, 2023
New Delhi, India
Today, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau met with the President of the World Bank Group, Ajay Banga,on the margins of the G20 summit in New Delhi, India.
Prime Minister Trudeau congratulated Mr. Banga for assuming the presidency of the World Bank Group on June 2, 2023.
The Prime Minister and Mr. Banga discussed the importance of the World Bank Group’s Evolution Roadmap in strengthening its ability to respond to the scale of today’s global development challenges. The Prime Minister signaled his support for ambitious organizational reforms making the World Bank Group fit for purpose to address challenges facing the world’s most vulnerable countries and populations, such as youth, women, and Indigenous peoples. The two leaders also discussed the importance of multistakeholder support to Ukraine for recovery and reconstruction to mitigate the impacts of Russia’s illegal and unjustifiable war.
Prime Minister Trudeau and Mr. Banga discussed the innovative work that the World Bank Group is undertaking to increase its lending capacity through new instruments, such as hybrid capital and portfolio guarantees, to stretch every dollar and ensure stable and predictable access to concessional finance towards achieving the Sustainable Development Goals.
The Prime Minister expressed his support for the World Bank Group’s efforts to promote gender equality. He also highlighted the World Bank Group’s progress on greater mobilization of private capital through the Private Sector Investment Lab, as well as the use of climate-resilient debt clauses to respond to the borrowing needs of countries.
Prime Minister Trudeau and Mr. Banga expressed their interest in collaborating on multilateral development bank reform and looked forward to working together closely.
Associated Links
- Canada and the G20
- Canada and the World Bank
- The World Bank In Canada
- Canada and the Sustainable Development Goals
September 8, 2023
Ottawa, Ontario
The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today issued the following statement on International Literacy Day:
“In an interconnected world, literacy connects people from every corner of the globe, helping us understand and be understood, no matter our country or culture. Today, on International Literacy Day, we celebrate the power of education and the ability to read and write, not only as a fundamental human right, but also as forces for positive change.
“The Government of Canada recently modernized the Skills for Success program to equip Canadians with skills they need. In the last year, the program supported projects across the country that provided training to over 33,000 Canadians. Through the Digital Literacy Exchange Program, we help Canadians get the online skills needed to participate in the digital economy. To date, this program has helped over 400,000 people, including Indigenous Peoples, seniors, newcomers, and persons with disabilities.
“Everyone has the right to access quality education, regardless of who they are and where they live. Beyond our borders, Canada is proud to support global efforts to promote literacy through initiatives like the Global Partnership for Education, which brings us closer to bridging the gap in educational disparities in developing countries, including the gender gap in education.
“On International #LiteracyDay, we reiterate our commitment to empowering people through education and literacy and creating a future where no one is left behind. We also thank all the teachers and educators who work tirelessly to write a new chapter for opportunity, equality, and progress for everyone through literacy.”
September 8, 2023
Singapore, Republic of Singapore
Today, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau met with the Prime Minister of Singapore, Lee Hsien Loong.
The two leaders discussed the strong and growing bilateral ties between Canada and Singapore and exchanged perspectives on shared priorities such as democracy and expanding bilateral trade and investment to create good middle-class jobs.
Prime Minister Trudeau thanked Prime Minister Lee for Singapore’s steadfast support for Canada at the Association of Southeast Asian Nations, particularly in relation to the upgrading of the Canada-ASEAN relationship to a Strategic Partnership earlier this week.
The two leaders also discussed their shared commitment to the rules based international order in response to rising geopolitical tensions and threats to global peace and stability. They reaffirmed their desire to continue working together to promote a free, open, and inclusive Indo-Pacific region.
The prime ministers also discussed Russia’s illegal and unjustified war against Ukraine, and its impacts on regional and global food security. Prime Minister Trudeau and Prime Minister Lee looked forward to seeing each other again at the upcoming G20 Summit in New Delhi, India.
Associated Links
- Canada-Singapore relations
- Canada and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations
- Canada’s Indo-Pacific Strategy
- Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP)
- Background: Canada’s possible accession to the Digital Economy Partnership Agreement
- Canada-ASEAN Free Trade Agreement
