Prime Minister Justin Trudeau meets with His Highness the Emir of Kuwait, Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah
February 11, 2020
Kuwait City, Kuwait
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau today met Emir Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah.
In his discussion with the Emir, the Prime Minister welcomed the long-standing friendship between Canada and Kuwait and thanked the Government of Kuwait for its support of our CAF personnel stationed in Kuwait as part of Operation IMPACT. The two leaders discussed recent developments in the region and agreed on the importance of working towards long term stability and security.
The two leaders also recalled the successful visit of Governor General Julie Payette to Kuwait in January 2019, when she met with the Emir and discussed the positive state of bilateral relations.
Le premier ministre Justin Trudeau rencontre Son Altesse l’émir du Koweït, le Cheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah
Le 11 février 2020
Ville de Koweït (Koweït)
Le premier ministre Justin Trudeau a rencontré aujourd'hui l’Émir Cheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah.
Lors de sa discussion avec l’émir, le premier ministre a salué l'amitié de longue date entre le Canada et le Koweït et remercié le gouvernement du Koweït pour le soutien qu'il apporte aux membres des Forces armées canadiennes affectés au Koweït dans le cadre de l'opération IMPACT. Les deux dirigeants ont discuté des récents développements dans la région et se sont accordés sur l’importance de travailler à la stabilité et à la sécurité à long terme.
Les deux dirigeants ont également évoqué la visite fructueuse que la gouverneure générale Julie Payette a effectuée au Koweït en janvier 2019, durant laquelle elle avait rencontré l’Émir et discuté de l’état positif des relations bilatérales.
Prime Minister Trudeau convenes the Incident Response Group for an update on Canada’s response to the coronavirus
February 11, 2020
Ottawa, Ontario
Today, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau convened the Incident Response Group to discuss progress on the Government of Canada’s response to the novel coronavirus, including efforts to protect the health and safety of Canadians both at home and abroad. Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland, Minister of Health Patty Hajdu, Minister of Transport Marc Garneau, Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness Bill Blair, and Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Marco Mendicino also participated.
The Prime Minister received an update on cases of the virus in Canada and internationally. Ministers and officials remain in close contact with our international partners, including the G7 Health Ministers. The group discussed health and safety measures taken to prevent and limit the spread of the virus into Canada.
The Prime Minister also received an update on actions taken to repatriate Canadians from Wuhan, China. The group discussed the successful arrival of Canada’s second chartered plane from Wuhan at the Canadian Armed Forces base in Trenton, Ontario, and steps being taken in collaboration with provinces to support arriving Canadians. The Government of Canada continues to work with local, provincial, and territorial health authorities to protect the health and safety of all Canadians. The risk to Canadians remains low.
The group highlighted support for affected Canadians quarantined aboard a cruise ship off the coast of Japan, as well as the government’s continued consular support to Canadians. The group reaffirmed that Canadians should continue to follow all travel advisories, and avoid the spread of fear, stigma, and racism.
The group also discussed the World Health Organization’s call for donations, to which Canada has responded with $2 million to help vulnerable countries prepare for and respond to the coronavirus. Over the past week, Canada has provided 16 tonnes of personal protective equipment to China to support the ongoing response to the outbreak.
Le premier ministre Trudeau convoque le Groupe d’intervention en cas d’incident pour faire le point sur les mesures prises par le Canada en réponse au coronavirus
