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 …
Sweden’s Nato membership: Trudeau meets Nordic leaders in Iceland
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 …
Trudeau offers $500m more in military aid during visit to Kyiv
Kyiv – Prime Minister Justin Trudeau while on a surprise visit to Kyiv, announced $500 million more in Canadian military aid for Ukraine. Earlier in the day, Trudeau, accompanied by Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland, met with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. Trudeau said that since last year, Canada has committed over $8 billion in funding assistance to Ukraine, including over $1 …
Trudeau speaks at 1st National Day Against Gun Violence
Ottawa – Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, today issued the following statement on the first National Day Against Gun Violence: “Every Canadian deserves to feel safe – whether in their school, in their place of worship, or in their home. Today, as we mark the first National Day Against Gun Violence, we remember those whose lives were taken too soon by …
Trudeau meets with Japanese PM Kishida Fumio
Hiroshima – Prime Minister Justin Trudeau met with the Prime Minister of Japan, Kishida Fumio, on the margins of the G7 Summit in Hiroshima, Japan. The leaders reaffirmed the strength of Canada and Japan’s strategic partnership as well as their shared commitment to a free, open, and inclusive Indo-Pacific region. They committed to continue working closely together to grow our …
Minister Joly to deepen ties with South Korea, Philippines
Ottawa – Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs, today announced that she will be travelling to Seoul, Republic of Korea (Korea), from May 15 to 17, 2023 to jointly advance both countries’ economic prosperity and security cooperation. She will also visit Manila, Philippines, from May 18 to 21, to advance bilateral cooperation and the implementation of Canada’s Indo-Pacific Strategy. In …
Trudeau meets with PM of United Kingdom Rishi Sunak
London – Prime Minister Justin Trudeau met with the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, Rishi Sunak. The prime ministers discussed Russia’s illegal and unjustified invasion of Ukraine and reiterated their ongoing and steadfast support for Ukraine’s sovereignty and territorial integrity. They spoke of the need to further coordinate support for Ukraine’s reconstruction efforts, noting the upcoming Ukraine Reconstruction Conference …
Providing sustainable, flexible funding for Women’s Voice and Leadership program
Ottawa- Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has said: “We’re renewing and expanding our Women’s Voice and Leadership Program – which supports women’s rights organizations and feminist movements around the world – because women’s voices belong at every table.” The government has announced $195 million over 5 years and $43.3M annually thereafter, on an ongoing basis to provide sustainable, flexible and responsive …