Prime Minister Justin Trudeau speaks with President of Ghana Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo
May 8, 2020
Ottawa, Ontario
Today, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau spoke with the President of Ghana, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, to continue strengthening the relationship between Canada and Ghana, and to discuss the latest developments in the COVID-19 pandemic.
The two leaders exchanged information on their respective national efforts to fight the pandemic and protect the health, safety, and economic well-being of their citizens. They discussed how close collaboration between both countries had helped Ghana scale up testing for COVID-19.
The Prime Minister and the President agreed that it was critical to keep supply chains open to combat food insecurity and to ensure access to vital medical supplies. They also agreed on the need for international coordination to fight the disease and restore economic activity around the world, and discussed measures needed to support health and economic systems in Africa.
COVID-19 is a rapidly evolving global challenge. The Government of Canada is working closely with local, provincial, territorial, and international partners to minimize its health, economic, and social impacts in Canada and around the world.
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- Canada - Ghana Relations
- Canada and international partners launch the Coronavirus Global Response
- Canada’s support for international efforts to fight the COVID-19 pandemicLe premier ministre Justin Trudeau s’entretient avec le président du Ghana, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo
Le 8 mai 2020
Ottawa (Ontario)
Aujourd’hui, le premier ministre Justin Trudeau s’est entretenu avec le président du Ghana, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, afin de resserrer encore davantage la relation entre le Canada et le Ghana et de discuter des derniers développements concernant la pandémie de COVID-19.
Les deux dirigeants ont échangé sur les efforts que déploient leurs pays respectifs pour lutter contre la pandémie et assurer la santé, la sécurité et le bien-être économique de leurs citoyens. Ils ont souligné à quel point l’étroite collaboration entre les deux pays a permis au Ghana d’accroître sa capacité de réaliser des tests de COVID-19 à grande échelle.
Le premier ministre et le président se sont entendus sur la nécessité de maintenir l’intégrité des chaînes d’approvisionnement pour prévenir l’insécurité alimentaire et assurer l’accès aux fournitures médicales essentielles. Ils ont également convenu de l’importance de la coordination internationale afin de lutter contre la maladie et de relancer l’activité économique dans le monde. De plus, ils ont discuté des mesures nécessaires pour soutenir les systèmes de santé et économiques en Afrique.
La COVID-19 est un enjeu mondial en évolution. Le gouvernement du Canada travaille de près avec ses partenaires locaux, provinciaux, territoriaux et internationaux pour s’assurer que les impacts du virus sur la santé ainsi que ses répercussions économiques et sociales au Canada et à travers le monde sont limités.
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- Relations Canada - Ghana
- Le Canada et des partenaires internationaux lancent la Réponse mondiale au coronavirus
- Le soutien du Canada aux efforts internationaux pour lutter contre la pandémie de COVID-19
Statement by the Prime Minister on the 75th anniversary of Victory in Europe Day
May 8, 2020
Ottawa, Ontario
The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, issued the following statement today on the 75th anniversary of Victory in Europe Day:
“Today, on the 75th anniversary of Victory in Europe Day, we pause to reflect and honour all those who fought, and those who made the ultimate sacrifice to defend freedom and democracy.
“On this day in 1945, Canadians joined the chorus of millions around the world to celebrate the end of the Second World War in Europe. With the unconditional surrender of the Nazi regime, the devastation, fear, and misery caused by more than five-and-a-half years of fighting gave way to feelings of relief, hope, and optimism. Although the war in Asia and the Pacific continued, parades were held and people sang in the streets as Canada and its Allies celebrated the end of a struggle that had tested our resilience and humanity.
“While this year’s commemorative ceremonies will move online due to the global COVID-19 pandemic, I invite all Canadians to pay tribute to the courage and sacrifice of those who fought in Europe, and supported the war effort at home, during the Second World War. We remain forever in the debt of all those who answered the call to serve, and for the people in uniform who gave everything so that their children and grandchildren could live in freedom and peace.
“Lest we forget.”
