November 16, 2023 Ottawa, Ontario The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today issued the following statement on Louis Riel Day: “Today, people across Canada come together to honour and celebrate the legacy of Louis Riel, the great Métis leader and founder of Manitoba. “Louis Riel’s contributions to our country cannot be overstated. His passionate advocacy for the Métis and his unwavering ...

November 14, 2023 Ottawa, Ontario The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today issued the following statement on the 75th birthday of His Majesty King Charles III: “Today, I join Canadians as well as people across the Commonwealth and around the world in celebrating the 75th birthday of His Majesty King Charles III, King of Canada. “His Majesty has been a constant presence in ...

November 11, 2023 Ottawa, Ontario The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today issued the following statement on Remembrance Day: “On November 11 of every year, we wear our red poppies and observe two minutes of silence to honour the brave members in uniform who risked everything to defend the values that we hold dear. We pay tribute to the women and men ...

October 4, 2023 Ottawa, Ontario Today, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau spoke with the Premier-designate of Manitoba, Wab Kinew, to congratulate him on his election as the next premier and first First Nations premier of Manitoba, and to discuss shared priorities. The Prime Minister and the Premier-designate spoke about the importance of working together on making life more affordable, improving health ...

Le 1 octobre 2023 Ottawa (Ontario) Le premier ministre Justin Trudeau a fait aujourd’hui la déclaration suivante à l’occasion du Mois de l’histoire des femmes : « L’histoire canadienne a été écrite par des pionnières qui se sont battues pour améliorer de façon concrète nos communautés, notre société et notre pays. Tout au long du Mois de l’histoire des femmes, nous rendons ...

October 1, 2023 Ottawa, Ontario The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today issued the following statement on Women’s History Month: “Canada’s history has been shaped by trailblazing women who stood up to make real, positive changes to our communities, our society, and our country. Throughout Women’s History Month, we pay tribute to these inspiring women, past and present, as we continue ...

Le 1 octobre 2023 Ottawa (Ontario) Le premier ministre Justin Trudeau a fait aujourd’hui la déclaration suivante à l’occasion de la Journée nationale des aînés : « En cette Journée nationale des aînés, nous célébrons les aînés et leurs innombrables contributions à notre pays, à nos familles et à nos communautés. Qu’ils soient des membres de notre famille ou des amis, des ...

October 1, 2023 Ottawa, Ontario The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today issued the following statement on National Seniors Day: “On National Seniors Day, we celebrate seniors and recognize their countless contributions to our country, our families, and our communities. From family members and friends to colleagues and mentors, seniors play a critical role in all our lives, and today we ...

September 22, 2023 Ottawa, Ontario Today, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau met with the President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelenskyy. The Prime Minister welcomed the President to Canada and expressed the solidarity of all Canadians with the people of Ukraine as they continue to resist Russia’s brutal and unjustifiable war of aggression. Prime Minister Trudeau reaffirmed Canada’s commitment to stand with Ukraine ...

September 17, 2023 Ottawa, Ontario The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today issued the following statement on Gender Equality Week: “Today, Canadians mark the beginning of Gender Equality Week, which runs until September 23. This week, we celebrate the progress made in advancing gender equality, recognize the significant achievements of women and gender-diverse people, and reaffirm our commitment to building a ...

Le 17 septembre 2023 Ottawa (Ontario) Le premier ministre Justin Trudeau a fait aujourd’hui la déclaration suivante à l’occasion de la Semaine de l’égalité des sexes : « Aujourd’hui, les Canadiens marquent le début de la Semaine de l’égalité des sexes, qui se déroule jusqu’au 23 septembre. Cette semaine, nous célébrons le travail accompli pour faire progresser l’égalité des sexes, nous reconnaissons ...

September 14, 2023 London, Ontario A strong middle class means a strong Canada. At a time when global inflation has driven up the cost of necessities like groceries, and housing costs are too high for too many, people are worried about their families. The Government of Canada has been working to put more money back in the pockets of middle-class ...

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 ...

9 septembre 2023 Ottawa (Ontario) Le premier ministre Justin Trudeau a fait aujourd’hui la déclaration suivante concernant le décès de l’honorable Monique Bégin : « C’est avec tristesse que j’ai appris aujourd’hui le décès de l’honorable Monique Bégin, enseignante, universitaire, ancienne ministre respectée et pionnière pour les Canadiennes. « Née à Rome, en Italie, Mme Bégin a d’abord été enseignante, puis elle ...

September 4, 2023 Ottawa, Ontario The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today issued the following statement on Labour Day: “Canada’s workers are the backbone of our country. They are some of the most hardworking, resourceful, and resilient in the world. Today, on Labour Day, we recognize the historic contributions of the labour movement, and we celebrate its essential role in protecting ...