Delhi – Prime Minister Justin Trudeau met with Anthony Albanese, Prime Minister of Australia. He said: “Prime Minister Albanese, and I have been working together to build clean economies, take climate action, create good jobs, and more – and we continued that work this afternoon in Jakarta. I also thanked him for the critical support Australia has provided this wildfire …
Singapore – Prime Minister Justin Trudeau yesterday concluded a two-day working visit to Singapore. The two countries have announced plans for a youth mobility agreement. Trudeau said: “Singapore is an important partner under Canada’s Indo-Pacific Strategy – and today, I spoke with Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong about strengthening that partnership. We’ll do that by continuing to work together on …
Ottawa – According to media report, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and his wife Sophie Gregoire Trudeau are separating. They have three kids from a marriage that lasted for 18 years. Trudeau said on Instagram, after “many meaningful and difficult conversations” they have “made the decision to separate. As always, we remain a close family with deep love and respect for …
Hamilton – Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said it was “unacceptable” that asylum-seekers were forced to live on Toronto streets when they were turned away from the city’s overwhelmed shelter system last month. Speaking to reporters in Hamilton, he said the federal government will “continue to work together” with the city in “constructive ways” to address the issue. He was joined …
Mexico City – On July 25, 2023, Mexico’s Secretary of Security, Rosa Icela Rodríguez, hosted US Homeland Security Advisor Dr Elizabeth Sherwood-Randall and Canada’s National Security and Intelligence Advisor, Jody Thomas (virtually), for the second meeting of the Trilateral Fentanyl Committee to propel and expand actions on our shared commitment to combat the trafficking of synthetic drugs. President Joe Biden, …
Ottawa – Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, issued the following statement on Korean War Veterans Day: “Today, on the 70th anniversary of the signing of the Korean Armistice Agreement, we commemorate Korean War Veterans Day and pay tribute to the brave Canadians who served in the Korean War and defended our values of peace, freedom, and democracy. “From 1950 to 1953, …
Ottawa – Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has made major changes to his cabinet since 2015. Here are some of the big changes: Anita Anand becomes Treasury Board president Bill Blair becomes defence minister Dominic LeBlanc becomes public safety, democratic institutions, and intergovernmental affairs minister Sean Fraser becomes minister of housing, infrastructure and communities Pablo Rodriguez becomes transport minister and maintains …
Ottawa – Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Pascale St-Onge, Minister of Sport, met several families to inquire if they were receiving Canada Child Benefit. Pascale said: “More money in the pockets of families, that’s what matters to you and to your government. The next payment of the #CanadaChildBenefit was issued to eligible familieson July 20. Up to $7,500 this year.” …
Ottawa – Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs, announced the appointment of Laird Hindle as Ambassador to the Republic of Estonia. This is Canada’s first ambassadorial appointment to Estonia and is part of the expansion of Canada’s diplomatic presence in Central and Eastern Europe. As announced by Minister Joly last year, Canada has converted its office in Estonia—formerly under the …
Iceland – Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said: During yesterday’s meetings – with Petteri Orpo, Prime Minister of Finland, and in working sessions with all of the Nordic prime ministers – we spoke about our support for Ukraine, for democracy, and for human rights around the world. In these and other areas, our countries are united.“They are discussing Sweden’s bid to …
