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 ...

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 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 ...

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 ...

August 21, 2023 Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island Today (August 21st, 2023), Prime Minister Justin Trudeau convened the Incident Response Group with ministers and senior officials to discuss wildfires and extreme weather across the country. Building on previous meetings, the Group discussed the latest updates in the unfolding wildfire crisis in British Columbia and in the Northwest Territories, which has forced ...

June 23, 2023 Ottawa, Ontario The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today issued the following statement on the National Day of Remembrance for Victims of Terrorism: “Today, Canadians stand united to honour lives tragically lost to acts of terror. We also recognize the strength, resilience, and powerful voices of those who have survived and bravely shared their stories. “Thirty-eight years ago ...

June 20, 2023 Ottawa, Ontario The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today issued the following statement on World Refugee Day: “Everyone deserves a safe place to call home. Today, on World Refugee Day, we recognize the strength and resilience shown by refugees, and we reaffirm our commitment to welcome and protect them here in Canada. “Today, there are more than 100 ...

June 11, 2023 Ottawa, Ontario The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today issued the following statement on National Public Service Week, which runs from June 11 to 17: “Today, I join Canadians in marking the start of National Public Service Week – a time to recognize the hard work, dedication, and commitment of over 300,000 public servants across Canada who work ...

Jun 11, 2023 at 07:57 June 10, 2023 Kyiv, Ukraine Slava Ukraini – as Canadians say these words, we pledge to stand shoulder to shoulder with the people of Ukraine for as long as it takes. The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today visited Kyiv, Ukraine. He was accompanied by the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, Chrystia Freeland. During ...

1 juin 2023 Ottawa (Ontario) Le premier ministre Justin Trudeau a fait aujourd’hui la déclaration suivante à l’occasion du Mois national de l’histoire autochtone : « Les peuples autochtones vivent sur ces terres depuis des temps immémoriaux, et leurs histoires uniques ont façonné le Canada que nous connaissons aujourd’hui. Aujourd’hui, nous marquons le début du Mois national de l’histoire autochtone, un mois ...

June 1, 2023 Ottawa, Ontario The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today issued the following statement on National Indigenous History Month: “Indigenous Peoples have lived on this land for time immemorial and their unique histories shaped the Canada we know today. Today, we mark the beginning of National Indigenous History Month, a month in which we celebrate the rich and varied ...

May 23, 2023 Ottawa, Ontario The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today issued the following statement on the 150th anniversary of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police: “For a century and a half, the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) has served and protected Canadians. Today, we thank all RCMP employees, past and present, for their dedication, relentless commitment, and significant contributions to ...