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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 ...

Canada’s Conservatives will have their new leader elected by Saturday, September 10. The Leadership Election Organizing Committee (LEOC) adopted the rules and procedures for the Leadership election Wednesday. The complete set of rules, in both official languages, will be released publicly later this week. The key dates and candidate requirements agreed to by LEOC are as follows: Prospective candidates will ...

February 15, 2022 Recent data indicates that the latest wave of COVID-19 driven by the Omicron variant has passed its peak in Canada. As provinces and territories adjust their public health measures, and as we transition away from the crisis phase, it is now time to move towards a more sustainable approach to long-term management of COVID-19. This transition is ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

The Government of Canada’s top priority remains to keep people and communities safe, and to protect jobs, trade, and our economy. The federal government is working with provinces and municipalities to get the current situation under control and end the ongoing illegal blockades and occupations taking place across the country. Today, the Honourable David Lametti, Minister of Justice and Attorney ...

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 ...

Every Canadian deserves a safe and affordable place to call home. The COVID-19 pandemic has made it clearer than ever that affordable housing is key to Canada’s recovery, as we rebuild an economy that works for everyone. That is why the Government of Canada will continue to support vulnerable Canadians and address rising levels of homelessness and housing needs in ...

The Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO) is proud to announce that Mitch Case, Region 4 Regional Councillor, has been appointed by the Government of Canada to serve on the Transitional Committee of the National Council for Reconciliation.   The Transitional Committee will help develop the legislation that will guide the future work of the National Council for Reconciliation and its ...

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 ...

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, ...

December 12, 2021 Ottawa, Ontario The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today issued the following statement congratulating the Winnipeg Blue Bombers on winning the 108th Grey Cup in Hamilton, Ontario: “After a hard-fought game that demonstrated the best of both teams, I congratulate the Winnipeg Blue Bombers on winning the 108th Grey Cup, their second consecutive championship, against the Hamilton Tiger-Cats. ...

Le premier ministre Justin Trudeau a fait aujourd’hui la déclaration suivante à l’occasion de la Journée nationale de commémoration et d’action contre la violence faite aux femmes : « Aujourd’hui, à l’occasion de la Journée nationale de commémoration et d’action contre la violence faite aux femmes, je me joins aux Canadiens de partout au pays pour rendre hommage aux 14 jeunes ...