Justin Trudeau

Justin Trudeau's political foes should avoid capitalizing on his marital breakdown

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Thursday, August 3, 2023

With an event like this, thoughts inevitably move along two tracks — the personal and political.

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  • With an event like this, thoughts inevitably move along two tracks — the personal and political.
  • A separation is a difficult process for any family, and the humane among us wish for the best for everyone involved.
  • The temptation to use the split for political purposes might be tempting to Trudeau’s political opponents, but any attacks risk sounding tone-deaf at best and cruel at worst.
  • At the same time, the increasingly polarized political culture in Canada has left fewer topics off limits to criticism — particularly online and on the political margins.

Recover together, recover stronger is the key message of the G20 Bali Summit

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Monday, November 7, 2022

The Bali summit is an important milestone: it is the first time Indonesia the anchor of the ASEAN and an important democratic power is hosting.

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  • The Bali summit is an important milestone: it is the first time Indonesia the anchor of the ASEAN and an important democratic power is hosting.
  • The leaders will cover a full agenda that's reflected in the latest summit background book, G20 Indonesia: The Bali Summit, which features high-profile voices from government and civil society.
  • Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, director-general of the World Health Organization, highlights the need to create stronger, more equitable and resilient health systems and societies.
  • G20 Indonesia: The Bali Summit is an official publication of The Global Governance Project, a joint initiative between GT Media Group, a London-based publishing company, and the G20 Research Group based at the University of Toronto.

Biden and Trudeau “called out” by Drag Queens in Los Angeles: “Keep your climate promises or lose your pride!”

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Thursday, June 9, 2022

LOS ANGELES, June 09, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- During Pride month, a group of drag-queens welcomed the arrival of many of the most prominent heads of state at the Summit of the Americas, calling on presidents from the US to Canada to Argentina to become environmental leaders the world could be proud of. The queens paid particular attention to President Joe Biden and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau whose countries are behind in paying financial assistance to other nations in the hemisphere to tackle the climate crisis, land degradation and biodiversity loss.

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  • Mischa Kinx, Los Angeles-based drag-queen, said: We are literally lip syncing for our lives!
  • Oscar Soria, Avaaz Campaign Director, said: "This Summit of the Americas can't be another summit of nice words and empty promises.
  • Ecuador: President Lasso was urged to stop annihilating the Amazon by drilling for oil, primarily to feed demand from California.
  • Brazil: Brazils Bolsonaro faced a Marilyn furious about the destruction of the Amazon and his contempt for the rights of Indigenous peoples.

The Prime Minister announces the appointment of Senators

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Thursday, July 29, 2021

This process ensures Senators are independent, reflect Canada's diversity, and are able to tackle the broad range of challenges and opportunities facing the country.

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  • This process ensures Senators are independent, reflect Canada's diversity, and are able to tackle the broad range of challenges and opportunities facing the country.
  • With today's announcement, there have been 60 independent appointments to the Senate made on the advice of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau.
  • By convention, Senators are appointed on the advice of the Prime Minister.
  • Candidate submissions are reviewed by the Independent Advisory Board for Senate Appointments, which provides recommendations to the Prime Minister.

Statement by the Prime Minister on the 200th anniversary of Peru's independence

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Wednesday, July 28, 2021

OTTAWA, ON, July 28, 2021 /CNW/ - The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today issued the following statement on the 200th anniversary of Peru's independence:

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  • OTTAWA, ON, July 28, 2021 /CNW/ - The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today issued the following statement on the 200th anniversary of Peru's independence:
    "Today, we join Peruvian communities in Canada and around the world in celebrating the bicentennial of Peru's independence.
  • "Our two countries enjoy a strong relationship built on common values and warm people-to-people ties.
  • "The growing community of over 40,000 Canadians of Peruvian origin has enriched our national fabric and further strengthened the ties between our countries.
  • On behalf of the Government of Canada, I extend my best wishes to all those celebrating the 200th Peruvian Independence Day, here in Canada and around the world."

Statement by the Prime Minister to welcome Canada's 30th Governor General, Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon

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Monday, July 26, 2021

OTTAWA, ON, July 26, 2021 /CNW/ - The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today issued the following statement to welcome Canada's new Governor General, Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon:

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  • OTTAWA, ON, July 26, 2021 /CNW/ - The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today issued the following statement to welcome Canada's new Governor General, Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon:
    "On behalf of the Government of Canada, it is my honour and privilege to welcome Canada's 30th Governor General, Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon.
  • "Born in Nunavik, in northern Quebec, Her Excellency has spent a lifetime working on behalf of those around her.
  • "Throughout her distinguished career, Her Excellency has shown a deep commitment to advancing social, economic, and human rights issues.
  • "I thank Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon for accepting to serve and offer her my most heartfelt congratulations.

Statement by the Prime Minister on the death of Senator Judith Keating

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Friday, July 16, 2021

OTTAWA, ON, July 16, 2021 /CNW/ - The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today issued the following statement on the death of Judith Keating, Q.C., Senator for New Brunswick:

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  • OTTAWA, ON, July 16, 2021 /CNW/ - The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today issued the following statement on the death of Judith Keating, Q.C., Senator for New Brunswick:
    "Today, I join Parliamentarians, the people of New Brunswick, and all Canadians to mourn the passing of the Honourable Judith Keating, Q.C., Senator for New Brunswick.
  • "Ms. Keating will be remembered as a distinguished legal and constitutional expert and as a champion for women's empowerment in the legal profession.
  • She was the first woman to serve as Deputy Minister of Justice and Deputy Attorney General of New Brunswick.
  • Award in recognition of her significant work in the legal profession and her role as a mentor to women.

Statement by the Prime Minister on World Youth Skills Day

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Thursday, July 15, 2021

OTTAWA, ON, July 15, 2021 /CNW/ - The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today issued the following statement on World Youth Skills Day:

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  • OTTAWA, ON, July 15, 2021 /CNW/ - The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today issued the following statement on World Youth Skills Day:
    "Young people in Canada and around the world are engaged, resourceful, and resilient.
  • "Today, on World Youth Skills Day , we rededicate ourselves to making sure all young people can have access to training, education, and meaningful work experience to build the skills they need to succeed.
  • "Young Canadians have faced unprecedented challenges during the pandemic because of a decrease in available jobs, internships, and community service opportunities.
  • This included supporting tens of thousands of additional job placements through the Student Work Placement Program, the Canada Summer Jobs program, and the Youth Employment and Skills Strategy.

The Prime Minister announces changes in the senior ranks of the Public Service

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Friday, July 9, 2021

OTTAWA, ON, July 9, 2021 /CNW/ - The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today announced the following changes in the senior ranks of the Public Service:

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  • OTTAWA, ON, July 9, 2021 /CNW/ - The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today announced the following changes in the senior ranks of the Public Service:
    Catherine Luelobecomes Chief Information Officer of Canada, Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat, effective July 26, 2021.
  • Ms. Luelo previously served as Chief Information Officer at Air Canada and at Enbridge Inc.
    Bob Hamilton, currently Commissioner of Revenue, is reappointed in this role, effective August 1, 2021.

Unifor welcomes federal child care announcement as a first step

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Thursday, July 8, 2021

TORONTO, July 8, 2021 /CNW/ - Now that British Columbia has signed on to the federal child care plan, Unifor is calling on all other provinces to step up.

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  • TORONTO, July 8, 2021 /CNW/ - Now that British Columbia has signed on to the federal child care plan, Unifor is calling on all other provinces to step up.
  • Today's announcement by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Premier John Horgan is a step in the right direction for affordable child care.
  • government reached an agreement with the federal Liberal government to implement a plan to make child care more affordable, including $10 a day child care in regulated spaces for children under six years old before 2027, an additional 30,000 daycare spaces in B.C.
  • is the first province to agree to the federal government's national child care plan, laid out in the 2021 federal budget, which pledged roughly $30 billion over five years to help offset the cost of early learning and child care.