Prime Minister Justin Trudeau meets with Prime Minister of Japan Kishida Fumio
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September 22, 2024
New York City, United States of America
Today, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau met with the Prime Minister of Japan, Kishida Fumio, on the margins of the 79th Session of the United Nations General Assembly.
Prime Minister Trudeau and Prime Minister Kishida reaffirmed the strong bond between Canada and Japan as G7 partners, as well as their shared commitment to promoting peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific region and to standing with Ukraine for as long as it takes.
Prime Minister Trudeau praised Prime Minister Kishida’s leadership on the G7 Leaders’ Hiroshima Vision on Nuclear Disarmament and his efforts toward an international treaty banning the production of fissile material for use in nuclear weapons or other nuclear explosive devices.
The two leaders discussed ways to expand bilateral trade, investment, and energy co-operation to foster economic security and support a strong middle class on both sides of the Pacific. They also explored opportunities to increase collaboration between the two countries and advance progress on shared global priorities, including in the context of Canada’s G7 Presidency next year.
Prime Minister Trudeau thanked Prime Minister Kishida for his meaningful efforts in strengthening the Canada-Japan relationship during his tenure and his friendship to Canada.
Associated Links
- Canada-Japan relations
- Canada and the United Nations
- Prime Minister to travel to New York City to attend the United Nations General Assembly and the Summit of the Future
- G7 Leaders’ Hiroshima Vision on Nuclear Disarmament
- Canada and the G7
- Canada's Indo-Pacific Strategy
- Prime Minister Justin Trudeau meets with Prime Minister of Japan Kishida Fumio
September 22, 2024
Ottawa, Ontario
The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today issued the following statement on Gender Equality Week:
“Today, we start Gender Equality Week in Canada. This week celebrates the resilience and remarkable achievements of women and gender-diverse communities across the country. It reaffirms our belief that a world with fewer barriers and equal opportunity is also a better one.
“Gender equality shouldn’t be controversial – it’s good social policy and smart economic policy. It creates jobs, strengthens our economy, and makes Canada fairer for everyone. That’s what this year’s theme, ‘Unlocking Potential: Economic Power Through Gender Equality’, is all about.
“Gender equality is central to everything we do. The federal government is investing in $10-a-day child care across the country and bringing more women into the workforce. For parents – and especially mums – that means being able to raise a family while growing your career. Because of our program, families across the country are saving up to $14,300 per child each year and we are holding provinces and territories accountable to ensure they create the child care spaces they promised. And since we introduced it in 2016, the Canada Child Benefit, with its monthly payments, has supported families and lifted hundreds of thousands of children out of poverty.
“We are also working to make contraception medications and devices free – from birth control pills, to IUDs, to implants, to the morning-after pill – so women are free to choose if, when, and how they plan their family. With this coverage, women will have more choices and, importantly, more affordable choices to make decisions about their bodies, their health, and their future.
“We are implementing the Federal 2SLGBTQI+ Action Plan, tackling the inequalities faced by 2SLGBTQI+ Canadians. With the National Action Plan to End Gender-Based Violence, we are addressing the root causes of gender-based violence and strengthening supports for victims, survivors, and their families. And with an advocate like Marci Ien, the Minister for Women and Gender Equality and Youth, we are ensuring that the interests and voices of women and gender diverse Canadians are represented at the leadership table.
“With our Feminist International Assistance Policy, Canada remains a fierce advocate of gender equality on the world stage. This includes recent investments to help eliminate gender-based violence, including to the UN Trust Fund to End Violence against Women, which has supported more than 160,000 women and girls in the past year alone.
“We are focused on the success of Canadians, and that includes breaking down barriers. On this Gender Equality Week, let’s celebrate our progress so far and renew our commitment to a world where everyone has a fair chance to succeed.”
September 21, 2024
New York City, United States of America
Today, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau participated virtually in a meeting of the United Nations (UN) Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) Advocates group, convened by the Secretary-General of the UN, António Guterres.
Prime Minister Trudeau and the Prime Minister of Barbados, Mia Mottley, co-chaired the meeting and welcomed four new SDG Advocates to the group, including the award-winning Canadian entertainer and founder of Unicorn Island Fund, Lilly Singh.
During the meeting, Secretary-General Guterres underscored the importance of taking collective action toward achieving the SDGs. The Advocates noted the challenges many countries around the globe are facing and exchanged ideas to increase momentum toward a more peaceful, equal, and healthy future.
The Prime Minister highlighted Canada’s commitment toward achieving the SDGs around the world, including as Co-Chair of the SDG Stimulus Leaders Group, which promotes increased access to financing for emerging economies and developing countries.
In line with the UN SDG Stimulus, the Prime Minister spoke about Canada’s inclusion of climate-resilient debt clauses to respond to the borrowing needs of emerging economies, Canada’s recent purchase of $274 million in hybrid capital from the World Bank to enable $1.8 billion in additional lending to developing countries, and Canada’s $720 million investment in FinDev Canada’s new concessional finance facility to help mobilize additional capital for development, including from the private sector. He also underscored the role that investments in gender equality and climate action have in accelerating progress toward all SDGs.
The Prime Minister and fellow SDG Advocates agreed on the importance of raising awareness of the SDGs and taking ambitious action to achieve them. They agreed to continue this work in the week ahead at the Summit of the Future and the UN General Assembly.
Associated Links
- Canada and the United Nations
- Prime Minister to travel to New York City to attend the United Nations General Assembly and the Summit of the Future
- Canada and the Sustainable Development Goals
- UN SDG Advocates
- FinDev Canada
September 21, 2024
Ottawa, Ontario
The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today issued the following statement on Armenia’s Independence Day:
“Today, we join the people of Armenia and Armenian communities in Canada and around the world to celebrate the 33rd anniversary of Armenia’s independence.
“Canada was one of the first Western countries to recognize Armenia’s independence in 1992, and today, our partnership remains steadfast.
“Last year, Canada established a full embassy, with a resident ambassador, in Armenia’s capital, Yerevan. We continue to work with Armenia – and international partners including the United Nations and the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe – to advance long-term peace and stability in the South Caucasus. And to ensure communities are protected, we are working with the European Union Mission in Armenia to support stabilization efforts and providing critical humanitarian assistance to those most in need.
“The Canada-Armenia relationship is rooted in warm ties between our peoples. Almost 70,000 Canadians of Armenian descent call Canada home, and they are tightly woven into our national fabric.
“On behalf of the Government of Canada, I extend my warmest wishes to all those celebrating Armenia’s Independence Day.”
September 21, 2024
Ottawa, Ontario
The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today issued the following statement on the International Day of Peace:
“Today, on the International Day of Peace, we reflect on the progress made and move forward on the work yet to be done to achieve a more inclusive, peaceful, and secure world for everyone. As geopolitical crises become increasingly complex, the principles outlined in the United Nations (UN) Universal Declaration of Human Rights and the UN Sustainable Development Goals are more relevant than ever – and Canada is stepping up to strengthen them.
“Through our Feminist International Assistance Policy, we are actively supporting inclusive peacekeeping efforts around the world. This includes ongoing efforts to advance gender equality in peace and security through the Women and Peace and Security Agenda and support the meaningful participation of women in UN peacekeeping operations through the Elsie Initiative. We are also strengthening the protection of civilians through the Vancouver Principles, which prevent the recruitment and use of child soldiers by armed forces and armed groups.
“This week, as the UN General Assembly begins in New York City, let’s recommit ourselves to working together to build a better, safer, and more peaceful world.”
