The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today issued the following statement on the National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women: “On December 6, 1989, 14 young women were murdered at the École Polytechnique de Montréal in a tragic and senseless act of violence. Their lives were unfairly and cruelly cut short, just because they were women. On this ...
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Prime Minister Trudeau commemorates Remembrance Day
The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today issued the following statement on Remembrance Day: “Today, on Remembrance Day, we honour the brave Canadians in uniform who have served, and continue to serve, our country in times of war, conflict, and peace. To those who have been injured in the line of duty, who have lived with the physical and mental scars ...
Read More »Statement by the Prime Minister on the 40th anniversary of Terry Fox’s Marathon of Hope
The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today issued the following statement on the 40th anniversary of Terry Fox’s Marathon of Hope: “Terry Fox is a Canadian hero who taught us invaluable lessons about the importance of helping others. After losing his leg to cancer, he ran the Marathon of Hope to raise money for cancer research. Starting at Canada’s easternmost point ...
Read More »Déclaration du premier ministre à l’occasion de la journée du Ruban noir
Le premier ministre Justin Trudeau a fait aujourd’hui la déclaration suivante à l’occasion de la journée nationale de commémoration des victimes du communisme et du nazisme en Europe, que nous appelons également la journée du Ruban noir : « Aujourd’hui, nous nous joignons aux gens de partout dans le monde pour rendre hommage aux victimes du communisme et du nazisme en Europe. ...
Read More »Statement by the Prime Minister on Black Ribbon Day
The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today issued the following statement on the National Day of Remembrance for the Victims of Communism and Nazism in Europe, also known as Black Ribbon Day: “Today, we join people around the world to pay tribute to the victims of Communism and Nazism in Europe. We express our solidarity with the survivors and their descendants, ...
Read More »Statement by the Prime Minister on the fatal Canadian Armed Forces aircraft crash in Kamloops, British Columbia
The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, issued the following statement on the fatal Canadian Armed Forces aircraft crash in Kamloops, British Columbia: “I am deeply saddened by the tragic loss of one Canadian Armed Forces member, Captain Jennifer Casey, and one injured, Captain Richard MacDougall, in today’s Snowbirds aircraft crash in Kamloops, British Columbia. “Our thoughts are with the families of ...
Read More »Statement by the Prime Minister on Vimy Ridge Day
The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today issued the following statement on Vimy Ridge Day: “Today, we remember the thousands of Canadians who fought and gave their lives in the Battle of Vimy Ridge. “The capture of Vimy Ridge was more than just a military victory – it was a turning point for our country. During the battle, soldiers from all ...
Read More »Prime Minister announces temporary border agreement with the United States
COVID-19 continues to evolve rapidly, and the Government of Canada is working around the clock to limit its spread and do everything necessary to protect the health and safety of Canadians. The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, announced on March 18 that Canada and the United Stateshave agreed to temporarily restrict all non-essential travel across the Canada-U.S. border, which will take ...
Read More »Prime Minister Justin Trudeau speaks with the President of the United States of America, Donald Trump
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau spoke yesterday with the President of the United States of America, Donald Trump. The two leaders discussed ongoing close coordination and the additional steps they are taking to protect the health and safety of their citizens in response to the COVID-19 virus. They agreed to temporarily restrict non-essential travel across the Canada-U.S. border. Travellers will no ...
Read More »Le premier ministre annonce de nouvelles mesures dans le cadre de la réponse du Canada à la COVID-19
La COVID-19 est un enjeu mondial qui évolue rapidement. Le gouvernement du Canada prendra toutes les mesures nécessaires pour protéger la santé, la sécurité et le bien-être des Canadiens. Il travaille sans relâche pour limiter la propagation de cette pandémie. Nous sommes dans une période critique et notre plus grande priorité demeure la santé et la sécurité de tous les ...
Read More »Prime Minister announces new actions under Canada’s COVID-19 response
COVID-19 is a rapidly evolving global issue. The Government of Canada will do everything necessary to protect the health, safety, and wellbeing of Canadians, and is working around the clock to limit the spread of this pandemic. This is a critical time, and our top priority remains the safety and security of all Canadians. The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today ...
Read More »Statement by the Prime Minister on the fatal plane crash in Iran
The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today issued the following statement on the fatal plane crash in Iran: “This morning, I join Canadians across the country who are shocked and saddened to see reports that a plane crash outside of Tehran, Iran, has claimed the lives of 176 people, including 63 Canadians. “On behalf of the Government of Canada, Sophie and ...
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