March 3, 2022 Ottawa, Ontario Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland spoke with the President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, to discuss the fire and damages at the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant in Ukraine caused by Russian attacks. President Zelenskyy expressed deep concern with the potential for devastating consequences for the health and safety of Ukrainians and all Europeans without an immediate cease-fire at and around ...
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Prime Minister Justin Trudeau speaks with President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau spoke with the President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, to express solidarity and extend further support to the people in Ukraine. Prime Minister Trudeau commended President Zelenskyy’s outstanding bravery and front-line leadership, calling it inspirational for Canadians and people around the world. President Zelenskyy thanked Prime Minister Trudeau for announcing meaningful and punitive sanctions against Russian banks and ...
Read More »PM Justin Trudeau and Deputy PM & Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland speak with Ukraine’s PM Denys Shymal
February 26, 2022 Ottawa, Ontario Today, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau joined a call between Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance Chrystia Freeland and the Prime Minister of Ukraine, Denys Shymal, to offer support and express solidarity to the people in Ukraine. Prime Minister Trudeau and Deputy Prime Minister Freeland strongly condemned the large-scale military aggression by Russia against the ...
Read More »Statement by the Prime Minister on Ukraine’s Day of Resistance
February 26, 2022 Ottawa, Ontario The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today issued the following statement on Ukraine’s Day of Resistance: “Today, we mark Ukraine’s Day of Resistance as the Ukrainian people once again fight to defend their homes and freedom from Russia’s further unwarranted and unprovoked invasion of their country. “The Day of Resistance now serves as a call to ...
Read More »Déclaration du premier ministre concernant l’attaque de la Russie contre l’Ukraine
Le premier ministre Justin Trudeau a fait aujourd’hui la déclaration suivante concernant l’attaque de la Russie contre l’Ukraine : « Le Canada condamne dans les termes les plus fermes qui soient l’attaque injustifiable de la Russie contre l’Ukraine. Ces actions non provoquées constituent autre une violation flagrante de la souveraineté et de l’intégrité territoriale de l’Ukraine. Elles contreviennent également aux obligations de ...
Read More »Statement by the Prime Minister on Russia’s attack on Ukraine
The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today issued the following statement condemning Russia’s attack on Ukraine: “Canada condemns in the strongest possible terms Russia’s egregious attack on Ukraine. These unprovoked actions are a clear further violation of Ukraine’s sovereignty and territorial integrity. They are also in violation of Russia’s obligations under international law and the Charter of the United Nations. “Canada ...
Read More »Statement by the Prime Minister to mark the Platinum Jubilee of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II
February 6, 2022 Ottawa, Ontario The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today issued the following statement to mark the Platinum Jubilee of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II: “Seventy years ago today, Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II acceded to the Throne and became Queen of Canada. On this anniversary, I join millions of people in Canada and across the Commonwealth in congratulating ...
Read More »Déclaration du premier ministre à l’occasion de l’ouverture des Jeux olympiques d’hiver de 2022
Le premier ministre Justin Trudeau a fait aujourd’hui la déclaration suivante à l’occasion de l’ouverture des Jeux olympiques d’hiver de 2022 : « Nous marquons aujourd’hui le début des Jeux olympiques d’hiver de 2022. Cet événement nous offre l’occasion de célébrer la détermination, le travail acharné et l’esprit sportif des athlètes du Canada et du monde entier. « Au cours des deux prochaines ...
Read More »Statement by the Prime Minister on the opening of the 2022 Olympic Winter Games
The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today issued the following statement on the opening of the 2022 Olympic Winter Games: “Today marks the start of the 2022 Olympic Winter Games. This event represents an opportunity for all of us to celebrate the dedication, hard work, and sportsmanship of athletes in Canada and across the world. “Over the next two weeks, 215 ...
Read More »Prime Minister Justin Trudeau holds 36th call with premiers on COVID-19 response
January 10, 2022 Ottawa, Ontario Today (January 10, 2022) Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs, Infrastructure and Communities Dominic LeBlanc held the 36th call with Canada’s provincial and territorial premiers to discuss their ongoing collaboration to address the COVID-19 pandemic. First Ministers discussed the COVID-19 Omicron variant of concern, noting that its high transmissibility makes it different ...
Read More »Déclaration du premier ministre à l’occasion du Nouvel An
Le 31 décembre 2021 Ottawa (Ontario) Le premier ministre Justin Trudeau a fait aujourd’hui la déclaration suivante à l’occasion du Nouvel An : « Bonne année à tous! « Après une deuxième année marquée par la pandémie de COVID-19, nous aurons l’occasion ce soir de faire une pause et de réfléchir aux réussites et aux défis que notre pays a connus au cours ...
Read More »Statement by the Prime Minister to mark the New Year
December 31, 2021 Ottawa, Ontario The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today issued the following statement to mark the New Year: “Happy New Year, Canada! “After a second year marked by the COVID-19 pandemic, tonight will be a time for us to pause and reflect on the successes and challenges we have experienced as a country over the past 12 months, ...
Read More »Statement by the Prime Minister on the death of Desmond Tutu
December 26, 2021 Ottawa, Ontario The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today issued the following statement on the death of Archbishop Emeritus Desmond Mpilo Tutu: “I was deeply saddened to learn of the death of Archbishop Desmond Tutu, one of the world’s leading human rights activists and strongest moral voices. “Throughout a remarkable life, Archbishop Tutu used his vision of interconnectedness, ...
Read More »Déclaration du premier ministre à l’occasion de Noël
Le 24 décembre 2021 Ottawa (Ontario) Le premier ministre Justin Trudeau a fait aujourd’hui la déclaration suivante à l’occasion de Noël : « Joyeux Noël à tous! Aujourd’hui, notre famille se joint aux chrétiens à travers le pays et ailleurs dans le monde pour célébrer la naissance de Jésus Christ et son message de compassion, d’amour et d’altruisme. « En tant que famille, ...
Read More »Statement by the Prime Minister on Christmas
December 24, 2021 Ottawa, Ontario The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today issued the following statement on Christmas: “Merry Christmas, Canada! Today, our family joins Christians across the country and around the world to celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ and his message of compassion, love, and selflessness. “As a family, we usually gather for meals with loved ones, exchange gifts ...
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