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Statement by the Prime Minister on Ridván

April 20, 2024
Ottawa, Ontario

The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today issued the following statement on Ridván:

“Today at sunset, Bahá’í communities in Canada and around the world will observe the first day of Ridván. A 12-day festival, Ridván commemorates the declaration of Bahá’u’lláh – the founder and prophet of the Bahá’í faith – as a Manifestation of God in the Garden of Ridván.

“During this time of joy and renewal, Bahá’ís will come together to celebrate life’s blessings, reflect on their spirituality, and elect faith leaders that unite communities around the goal of building a more peaceful, tolerant world. The first, ninth, and twelfth days of Ridván hold a particular importance, with many Bahá’ís taking this time to rest, participate in cultural activities, and spend time with their loved ones.

“Unfortunately, many Bahá’í communities face persecution around the world. In Iran, Bahá’ís experience discrimination and concerns for their safety. Many have fled Iran and found refuge right here in Canada. The Government of Canada stands with Bahá’ís – and all persecuted religious and belief communities under threat around the world – and we will continue to be a strong voice for the Bahá’í community’s right to practise their faith without fear.

“Today, about 35,000 Canadians follow Bahá’u’lláh’s teachings. They are our family members, our friends, and invaluable members of our communities. On behalf of the Government of Canada, I wish a peaceful and happy Ridván to everyone celebrating.” 

A Fairer Future for Every Generation of Indigenous Peoples

April 23, 2024
Saskatoon, Saskatchewan

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 Statement by the Prime Minister on the 42nd anniversary of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms

April 17, 2024
Ottawa, Ontario

The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today issued the following statement on the 42nd anniversary of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms:

“The Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms is one of our country’s greatest accomplishments. Central to who we are as Canadians, the Charter represents freedom, democracy, and the values of equality, diversity, and inclusion. Forty-two years ago today, the Charter was adopted, and every year, we reaffirm its principles.

“The Charter guarantees our fundamental rights, affirming equality for all Canadians, regardless of race, age, or ability. The Charter protects rights relating to our use of both official languages. It ensures that we can express our thoughts or practise our religion in our own way. It preserves the right of everyone to be treated with respect and dignity – something that every Canadian deserves.

“On this occasion, we also celebrate the 42nd anniversary of Section 35 of the Constitution Act, 1982, which recognizes and affirms Indigenous and Treaty rights of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis in Canada. Section 35 serves as the foundation of our ongoing efforts to advance reconciliation with Indigenous Peoples, notably through the 2023-2028 Action Plan – our evergreen roadmap to achieving the objectives laid out in the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act. Together, we will continue to walk the path of reconciliation and work toward building a renewed and meaningful relationship with First Nations, Inuit, and Métis.

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 Our North, Strong and Free: A Renewed Vision for Canada’s Defence

April 8, 2024
Trenton, Ontario

We live in an increasingly complex world, and the security threats faced by Canada are rapidly changing. Growing challenges to the international order that has long protected Canada’s prosperity and security, the rising impact of climate change, and the rapid pace of technological change is all affecting Canada’s national interests. These trends are also having real and tangible impacts on the daily lives of Canadians.

In response to these challenges, the service of our Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) is more important than ever – from defending Canada and securing our sovereignty in the Arctic, to protecting our continent alongside the United States, to providing life-saving assistance to Canadians impacted by natural disasters, to strengthening NATO’s collective defence and providing military assistance to help Ukraine defend itself, to increasing our presence in the Indo-Pacific.

We need a robust military that can defend Canada and protect Canadians at home, including in our North, while defending North America and our national interests abroad with Allies and partners. The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, and the Minister of National Defence, Bill Blair, today released Our North, Strong and Free: A Renewed Vision for Canada’s Defence and announced a new overall investment of $8.1 billion over five years and $73 billion over 20 years in defence spending to be included in the upcoming Budget 2024. Canada’s defence spending to GDP ratio is expected to rise to 1.76 per cent by 2029-30, a major step toward reaching the NATO commitment of 2 per cent.

Since the launch in 2017 of Strong, Secure, Engaged, Canada’s comprehensive defence policy, we have already invested to strengthen the CAF, and we are on track to more than double our defence spending from 2016-17 to 2026‑27. We are acquiring new fighter jets and maritime patrol aircraft, and new built-in-Canada Arctic and Offshore Patrol Vessels are being delivered to Canadian sailors. In 2022, we invested around $38 billion to modernize our contribution to the North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD). Our North, Strong and Free builds on these previous commitments, providing a renewed vision for defence and investing in Canada’s capacity to respond to the significant global shifts we have witnessed since the release of Strong, Secure, Engaged.

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Prime Minister concludes successful visit from Prime Minister of Greece

March 25, 2024
Ottawa, Ontario

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau welcomed the Prime Minister of Greece, Kyriakos Mitsotakis to Canada from March 24 to 25. The two leaders advanced co-operation in shared interests, including trade and investment, climate action, tourism, and creating good, middle-class jobs.

During the visit, the Prime Ministers agreed to strengthen bilateral co-operation in emergency management and public safety. Greece’s purchase of seven DHC-515 firefighting planes is an important step forward in joint efforts to tackle wildfires and an example of the robust partnership between Canada and Greece. The two leaders also recognized the importance of tourism and agreed to work together to develop a memorandum of understanding to create jobs and opportunity.

Prime Minister Trudeau announced a $10 million investment for the Hellenic Community of Greater Montreal to build a new community centre in the heart of Chomedey, Laval. The complex will be a space for the public, including the Greek community, to celebrate culture, tradition, and heritage. It will include a theater, a sports complex, a library, offices, and other spaces to bring the community together and host commemorative events. With funding through the Green and Inclusive Community Buildings Program, it will be a modern and net-zero community complex.

The leaders emphasized the common values and close ties that unite our people. They attended a service at Evangelismos Tis Theotokou Orthodox Church, participated in the Greek Independence Day Parade, and met with the Greek-Canadian community of Montréal.

As NATO Allies and steadfast partners, the leaders reaffirmed their commitment to advancing peace, stability and prosperity worldwide, including in Ukraine and the Middle East. They also recognized the impacts of climate change and committed to deepening partnership to address this global challenge.

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“Canada and Greece hold a shared commitment to building a better future. Prime Minister Mitsotakis’ visit will deepen our friendship as we create good jobs, grow trade, tackle climate change, and protect democracy. On this Greek Independence Day, we look forward to advancing this relationship – and making life better for all those who call our countries home.”

— The Rt. Hon. Justin Trudeau, Prime Minister of Canada

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 Joint statement by Prime Minister Trudeau and Prime Minister Mitsotakis

March 24, 2024
Montréal, Quebec

We, the Prime Minister of Canada, Justin Trudeau, and the Prime Minister of the Hellenic Republic, Kyriakos Mitsotakis, met today in Montréal to celebrate Greek Independence Day. Canada is honoured to host Greece on this occasion, reaffirming the enduring friendship between our countries, as reflected in the strength and extent of our close strategic, economic, and cultural ties.

Canada and Greece have a rich history rooted in our shared values of democracy, human rights, and the rule of law. We believe in working together to address the world’s greatest challenges. Together, we stand shoulder to shoulder to advance international peace, security, development, and the promotion of human rights. Canada welcomes Greece’s recent legalization of same-sex marriages. Canada and Greece affirm their commitment to supporting LGBTQ rights at home and around the world. We are also committed to deepening our collaboration on Women, Peace, and Security initiatives.

As NATO Allies, and transatlantic partners, we reaffirm our commitment to collective security and defense, and we stand united in our pledge to promote peace, stability, and prosperity around the world, including in Ukraine and the Middle East. Climate change is impacting security dynamics around the world and we will work together as partners to address these challenges through the NATO Climate Change and Security Center of Excellence in Montréal, Canada.

We support helping countries become more resilient to global challenges, including those facing the shared crises of climate change, biodiversity loss and pollution. We have agreed to work together to find ways to deepen our partnership, with a focus on emergency management and preparedness, and adapting to the impacts of climate change in the face of increasingly frequent natural disasters, including droughts, floods, and wildfires. In this context, we were pleased to witness the signing by Greece and the Canadian Commercial Corporation for Greece to purchase and acquire seven state-of-the-art DHC-515 firefighting aircraft. These aircraft will help fight devastating forest fires that are increasingly ravaging areas of Southern Europe.

This is a sign of the dynamic trade and economic partnership that Canada and Greece enjoy. The Canada-EU Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) has created significant opportunity for both Greek and Canadian businesses and workers. Since its provisional application in 2017, trade between Canada and Greece has grown by 80%. Moreover, investors, in industries like health, renewable energy, infrastructure and mineral resources, have injected billions of dollars into our respective economies. The potential for further growth in trade and investment between our countries remains strong, including in sectors such as aerospace, defense and security, professional training, and tourism. This will create more jobs in Canada and Greece and create more opportunity for our workers.

Tourism is a key driver of economic growth, job creation and cultural exchange for both Canada and Greece. We look forward to strengthening our engagement and collaboration in this area, including exploring a Memorandum of Understanding in tourism promotion that looks at sharing data on how to best increase tourist flows between Canada and Greece, and collaborating on best practices to deal with the impact of natural disasters and climate change on the tourism sector.

We both take pride in the strong bonds and close cultural ties between our two countries. With nearly 300,000 Canadians of Greek origin and with many Canadians living, working, and studying in Greece, our relationship is tied together by our people. That is why Canada is investing in a brand-new Laval Community Complex alongside the Hellenic Community of Greater Montréal. The complex will be a space for the public, including the Greek community, to celebrate culture, tradition, and heritage. It will include a theater, a sports complex, a library, offices, and other spaces to bring the community together and host commemorative events. With funding through the Green and Inclusive Community Buildings Program, it will be a modern and environmentally friendly community center.

Finally, we reaffirm our support for close collaboration between our science research communities. Canada and the European Union recently concluded substantive negotiations towards Canada’s association in the EU’s flagship research and innovation program, Horizon Europe. We look forward to working with Greece, through this program, to explore new opportunities to work together on projects and initiatives in emerging technologies such as AI.

Canada and Greece have a shared commitment to building a better future. We both believe in creating good jobs, taking climate action, and standing up for democracy. Our shared values are deepened by the vibrant communities, families, and businesses across our borders. Our people make our economies stronger, our countries more prosperous, and our friendship resolute. Together, Canada and Greece will advance our work to make life better for all those who call our countries home.

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 Statement by the Prime Minister on World Water Day

March 22, 2024
Ottawa, Ontario

The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today issued the following statement on World Water Day:

“Water is our most precious natural resource. It keeps us healthy, helps grow our food, and fuels our economy. Today, as we mark World Water Day, we reaffirm our commitment to preserving and protecting clean water for generations to come.

“Canada is home to a fifth of the world’s fresh water. But as climate change increasingly threatens our waters, we need transformative action to protect them. That’s why, last year, we announced the creation of a new Canada Water Agency in Winnipeg and invested $650 million over 10 years in the Freshwater Action Plan to protect water quality and ecosystems across the country.

“In response to calls from First Nations, we introduced Bill C-61, the First Nations Clean Water Act, which aims to put in place enforceable safe drinking water protections, in line with the United Nations (UN) Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples. We are also working to help make sure all long-term drinking water advisories are lifted. Following substantial, necessary investments into First Nations communities, we’ve supported the lifting of 144 long-term drinking water advisories and over 270 short-term advisories.

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 Prime Minister of Greece Kyriakos Mitsotakis to visit Canada

March 20, 2024
Ottawa, Ontario

The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today announced that the Prime Minister of Greece, Kyriakos Mitsotakis, will visit Montréal, Quebec, and Toronto, Ontario, on March 24 and 25, 2024.

As NATO Allies and steadfast partners, the visit will be an opportunity to deepen the friendship between Canada and Greece.

During the visit, Prime Minister Trudeau and Prime Minister Mitsotakis will advance co-operation in shared interests, including trade and investment, climate action, and creating good, middle-class jobs. The leaders will also explore ways to tackle regional and global challenges, like supporting Ukraine in its fight against Russia’s unprovoked war, defending the rules-based international order, and promoting democracy around the world.

Prime Minister Mitsotakis’ visit will build on the close relationship between Canada and Greece, built on common values and the close ties between our people.

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“Canada and Greece are partners, Allies, and friends. When we work together, we create good jobs, grow trade and investment, take climate action, and protect democracies. I look forward to welcoming Prime Minister Mitsotakis to Canada and advancing our work to make life better for Canadians and Greeks alike.”

— The Rt. Hon. Justin Trudeau, Prime Minister of Canada

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• This will be Prime Minister Mitsotakis’ first official visit to Canada since his election as Prime Minister of Greece in 2019.
• Canada and Greece are like-minded on key global and regional issues and work closely together in a range of multilateral institutions, including the United Nations, NATO, the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development, the World Trade Organization, and La Francophonie.
• An estimated 270,000 Canadians are of Greek descent.
• In 2023, two-way bilateral trade in goods with Greece reached a record $585 million.
• Canada and Greece have maintained diplomatic relations for over 80 years.

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• Canada-Greece relations
• Canada and the North Atlantic Treaty Organization
• Canada-European Union Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA)
• Prime Minister Justin Trudeau speaks with the Prime Minister of Greece Kyriakos Mitsotakis

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 Prime Minister Justin Trudeau speaks with Israel War Cabinet member Minister Benny Gantz

March 18, 2024
Ottawa, Ontario

Today, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau spoke with Minister Benny Gantz, a member of Israel’s War Cabinet.

The Prime Minister and the Minister discussed the situation in Israel, the West Bank, and Gaza. Prime Minister Trudeau reiterated his condemnation of Hamas and its brutal attacks against Israel. The Prime Minister and the Minister called for the immediate release of all remaining hostages held by Hamas.

The Prime Minister shared his concern around Israel’s planned offensive in the southern Gaza city of Rafah and the severe humanitarian implications for all civilians taking refuge in the area. He underscored the need to increase the volume of life-saving humanitarian aid for civilians and to ensure aid reaches all those in need, safely and without delay. He also stressed the need for continued support from Israel in facilitating the exit of Canadians and their families from Gaza.

Prime Minister Trudeau underscored the importance of renewing efforts toward a two-state solution to secure lasting peace in the region. He reiterated Canada’s support for the right of Israelis and Palestinians to live in peace, dignity, and security.

The Prime Minister and the Minister reaffirmed the strong bond between Canada and Israel and agreed to remain in contact as the situation continues to evolve.

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 Statement by the Prime Minister on the passing of Kim Rudd

March 13, 2024
Ottawa, Ontario

The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today issued the following statement on the passing of former Member of Parliament Kim Rudd:

“It is with great sadness that I learned today of the passing of Kim Rudd, former Member of Parliament for Northumberland—Peterborough South.

“Kim was a thoughtful and tireless advocate for Canadians. During her time in Parliament, from 2015 to 2019, she was dedicated to serving her community and rural Canadians. She advanced progress on important issues – from affordable housing to rural broadband to health care. As Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Natural Resources, she stood up for Canadian energy workers and helped move forward on climate action.

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 Statement by the Prime Minister on International Women’s Day

March 8, 2024
Ottawa, Ontario

The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today issued the following statement on International Women’s Day:

“Women in Canada have made transformative progress in shaping our country for the better. Today, on International Women’s Day, we celebrate the remarkable achievements of women and girls around the world and recommit ourselves to building a fairer, safer, and more inclusive future.

“This year’s theme, ‘Invest in women: Accelerate progress’, reminds us that advancing gender equality is about building stronger, more inclusive, and prosperous communities. When women and girls are meaningfully supported and represented, we break barriers, spur progress, and shape a better future for generations to come.

“That means giving women more choices in the work force, closing the gender wage gap, and reaffirming our collective commitment to women’s leadership – from public offices to corporate boardrooms to university and college campuses. That is why we have invested nearly $7 billion in Canada’s first Women Entrepreneurship Strategy – helping women start up, scale up, and soar, in whatever field they choose. With over half of provinces and territories now offering $10-a-day child care and the rest well on their way, we are also seeing the benefits of record-high levels of women’s participation in the workforce. Building an affordable, accessible, and high-quality child care system is good for kids, good for families, and good for the economy.

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 Joint Statement from Prime Minister Trudeau and Prime Minister Meloni

March 2, 2024
Toronto, Ontario

We, Prime Minister of Canada Justin Trudeau and President of the Council of Ministers of Italy Giorgia Meloni, met today in Toronto, Ontario, to reaffirm the profound friendship and the shared values that bind Canada and Italy and to discuss our shared interests, including to deliver sustainable prosperity for our citizens in a complex global environment.

We believe in the need to build the resilience of countries to manage global challenges. Canada and Italy can work strategically towards this goal.

As trading nations, Canada and Italy understand the importance of an effective rules-based order, and the benefits that derive from predictable, transparent, and accessible business environments. We welcome our strong and growing economic partnership that generates sustainable economic growth, jobs, and innovation in both our countries.

Canada and Italy enjoy a strong trade and investment relationship, with economies that are complementary and that benefit from the strength of small and medium sized enterprises. Italy is Canada’s 2^nd largest trading partner in the European Union, with two-way trade reaching a record high of $15.8 billion in 2023. We also acknowledge the benefits to our relationship that come from a community of 1.6 million Canadians of Italian descent, who actively contribute to each of our landscapes.

Today, we have agreed to further deepen our political, economic, and strategic ties and elevate our already excellent bilateral relationship by committing to establish the Canada-Italy Roadmap for Enhanced Cooperation. This Roadmap will set out ambitious, concrete plans to collaborate, over the next 3-5 years, in priority areas, including energy security and the shift to a sustainable energy future, climate change and biodiversity, migration, sustainable economic growth, and research and innovation, including on artificial intelligence.

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 Prime Minister Justin Trudeau meets with President of Poland Andrzej Duda

February 26, 2024
Warsaw, Poland

Today, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau met with the President of Poland, Andrzej Duda, in Warsaw, Poland.

As Russia’s unjustifiable war of aggression against Ukraine passes its two-year mark, Prime Minister Trudeau and President Duda reaffirmed their unwavering support for Ukraine and their commitment to stand with Ukraine.

The Prime Minister and the President emphasized the close co-operation between Canada and Poland in the training of Ukrainian Armed Forces personnel, including Poland’s hosting of members of the Canadian Armed Forces under Operation UNIFIER. They also discussed co-operation on renewable and clean energy, particularly in the nuclear sector.

The two leaders reiterated their shared commitment to bolster the defence and deterrence capabilities of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) along its eastern flank. The Prime Minister expressed appreciation for Poland’s ongoing contribution to the Canada-led NATO enhanced Forward Presence in Latvia. The leaders discussed future opportunities to work together to continue supporting Ukraine, bolstering regional security, strengthening the NATO Alliance, and holding Russia to account for its illegal war of aggression.

Prime Minister Trudeau and President Duda agreed to remain in regular contact.

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 Prime Minister Justin Trudeau speaks with Israel War Cabinet member Minister Benny Gantz

February 15, 2024
Ottawa, Ontario

Today, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau spoke with Minister Benny Gantz, a member of Israel’s War Cabinet, to discuss the situation in Israel, Gaza, and the West Bank.

The Prime Minister shared his concern around Israel’s planned offensive in the southern Gaza city of Rafah and the severe humanitarian implications for all civilians taking refuge in the area. The Prime Minister added that the protection of civilians is paramount and a requirement under international humanitarian law.

The Prime Minister unequivocally condemned Hamas and its brutal attacks against Israel, including the use of civilians as human shields, and underscored Canada’s position that Hamas must lay down its arms and release all hostages immediately. The Prime Minister also stressed the need for continued support from Israel in facilitating the exit of Canadians and their families from Gaza.

Prime Minister Trudeau reiterated the importance of renewing efforts and engaging all regional actors toward a two-state solution to secure lasting peace in the region.

Prime Minister Trudeau and Minister Gantz reaffirmed the strong relationship between Israel and Canada and agreed to remain in contact as the situation evolves.

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• Canada-Israel relations
• Canada’s response to the crisis in Israel, the West Bank and the Gaza Strip
• Statement by the Prime Minister on the humanitarian situation in the Gaza Strip
• Joint Statement by the Prime Ministers of Australia, Canada and New Zealand
• Prime Minister Justin Trudeau speaks with Israel War Cabinet member Minister Benny Gantz

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau speaks with President of Egypt Abdel Fattah el-Sisi

February 15, 2024
Ottawa, Ontario

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 Statement by the Prime Minister on the International Day Against the Use of Child Soldiers

February 12, 2024
Ottawa, Ontario

The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today issued the following statement on the International Day Against the Use of Child Soldiers, also known as Red Hand Day:

“Children have no place in war. Every year, thousands of children are cruelly recruited and exploited as weapons of war. Some of these children die, and those who survive may bear the trauma for the rest of their lives.

“Canada is steadfast in its commitment to protecting children from armed conflict. In 2017, we established the Vancouver Principles, which to date have been endorsed by 107 countries, emphasizing a concrete approach to ending the recruitment and use of child soldiers.

“We continue to fund international projects focused on demobilizing child soldiers in conflict zones, strengthening accountability, reintegrating former child soldiers into communities, and preventing the recruitment of new child soldiers. These projects span from Colombia to West and Central African countries. Here in Canada, the Dallaire Centre of Excellence for Peace and Security continues to help the Canadian Armed Forces prevent the recruitment and use of child soldiers around the world.

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 Statement by the Prime Minister on Chinese New Year

February 10, 2024
Ottawa, Ontario

The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today issued the following statement to mark Chinese New Year:

“Today, Chinese communities here at home and around the world come together to celebrate Chinese New Year and welcome the Year of the Dragon.

“Also known as the Spring Festival, Chinese New Year signifies new beginnings. Over the next two weeks, families and friends will gather to share traditional meals, exchange gifts, and invite blessings for the year ahead. As one of the luckiest animals in the Chinese zodiac, the dragon offers hope for good luck and health over the next 12 months.

“The vibrant Chinese New Year celebrations reflect the rich cultural heritage and traditions of Chinese Canadian communities, passed down through generations. For all of us, they also offer an opportunity to recognize the ongoing contributions of more than 1.7 million Chinese Canadians who help make our country more inclusive and diverse.

“On behalf of the Government of Canada, I wish all those celebrating good health, prosperity, and a very happy Chinese New Year.

“新年快樂! 新年快乐! Xīn Nián Kuài Lè! Sun Nin Fai Lok!”

Statement by the Prime Minister on Korean New Year

February 10, 2024
Ottawa, Ontario

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 Statement by the Prime Minister on International Development Week

February 4, 2024
Ottawa, Ontario

The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today issued the following statement on International Development Week, which runs from February 4 to 10, 2024:

“Today marks the start of International Development Week – a time to reflect on the progress we have made and the work ahead to build a sustainable, resilient, and equitable world.

“A Canadian tradition for over 30 years, International Development Week celebrates international development efforts at home and around the world. From food security and health services to education and gender equality, Canadian development workers, volunteers, and partners are critical in supporting marginalized communities. These are Canadians from across the country who hold an extraordinary belief in a better world – and International Development Week invites all of us to celebrate and join in on this pursuit of positive change.

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 Prime Minister announces changes to the parliamentary secretary team

January 30, 2024
Ottawa, Ontario

The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today announced the following changes to the parliamentary secretary team:

• Élisabeth Brière becomes Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Mental Health and Addictions and Associate Minister of Health, in addition to her role as Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Families, Children and Social Development
• Anthony Housefather becomes Parliamentary Secretary to the President of the Treasury Board
• Yasir Naqvi becomes Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Health

In their new roles, Ms. Brière, Mr. Housefather, and Mr. Naqvi will support their respective cabinet ministers to make progress on the priorities that matter most to Canadians. They will help advance new legislation, engage directly with Canadians on key initiatives, and represent the government at home and abroad. Their appointments are effective immediately.

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 Prime Minister Justin Trudeau speaks with Prime Minister of Latvia Evika Siliņa

January 26, 2024
Ottawa, Ontario

Today, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau spoke with the Prime Minister of Latvia, Evika Siliņa.

Prime Minister Trudeau congratulated Prime Minister Siliņa on her appointment in September, and looked forward to continuing to deepen the strong bilateral relations between Canada and Latvia.

The two leaders condemned Russia’s ongoing war of aggression against Ukraine and affirmed their shared commitment to support Ukraine for as long as it takes. They also discussed the regional and global implications of Russia’s actions.

Prime Minister Siliņa expressed appreciation for Canada’s continued leadership as Framework Nation for NATO’s enhanced Forward Presence (eFP) in Latvia. In addition, Prime Minister Trudeau reiterated Canada’s commitment to work with Allies to scale the combat-capable battle group to brigade size.

The prime ministers also discussed cooperation in addressing other international challenges, including developments in the Middle East.

Prime Minister Trudeau and Prime Minister Siliņa agreed to maintain close collaboration in support of shared priorities, and agreed to remain in regular contact.

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 Prime Minister Justin Trudeau meets with Nunavut Premier P.J. Akeeagok

January 19, 2024
Iqaluit, Nunavut

Today, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau met with the Premier of Nunavut, P.J. Akeeagok.

The Prime Minister and the Premier celebrated the historic signing of the Nunavut Lands and Resources Devolution Agreement the day before. This landmark agreement is an essential step toward the political advancement and economic development of Nunavut and on the shared path of reconciliation. The agreement will enable Nunavut and its residents to make decisions about public lands, freshwater, and non-renewable resources.

The two leaders discussed how the Government of Canada can continue working with the Government of Nunavut to improve and expand child care in the territory, which started rolling out $10-a-day child care in 2022. They also discussed how to further collaborate on strengthening Arctic security and sovereignty and building more homes, faster in Nunavut.

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Prime Minister Justin Trudeau speaks with Crown Prince and Prime Minister of Saudi Arabia His Royal Highness Mohammed bin Salman
January 9, 2024
Ottawa, Ontario