French Quebecers

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 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.

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.

Catholic Group’s Anti-Hate Petition Calls on Trudeau to Stop Political Games with Residential Schools

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Thursday, July 8, 2021

A group of Toronto-area Catholics has launched a petition calling on Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to be held accountable for his misleading rhetoric against the Catholic Church in the wake of the Residential Schools scandal.

Key Points: 
  • A group of Toronto-area Catholics has launched a petition calling on Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to be held accountable for his misleading rhetoric against the Catholic Church in the wake of the Residential Schools scandal.
  • Begun by Catholic Equalizer, a group of Canadians who chose Catholicism in adulthood, the petition has achieved over 4,400 signatures.
  • The petition, which does not deny the devastating conditions at the schools, accuses Trudeau of scapegoating the Catholic Church as a way of deflecting vitriol over the discovery of unmarked graves from the Canadian Governments role in the scandal.
  • Petition supporters encourage Canadians, as well as People of Faith everywhere, to reject Justin Trudeaus government-inspired attacks against the Catholic Church by signing the petition.

Cirque du Soleil Entertainment Group Announces Additional Reopening Plans

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Wednesday, June 23, 2021

To view the Intermission is Oversizzle reel and campaign photos, click here

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  • To view the Intermission is Oversizzle reel and campaign photos, click here
    MONTREAL, June 23, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Cirque du Soleil Entertainment Group ("Cirque du Soleil" or "the Company") is pleased to confirm the long-awaited return of additional touring and resident shows.
  • "Today, we all stand together to celebrate our industry coming back to life," said Daniel Lamarre, President and CEO Cirque du Soleil Entertainment Group.
  • Cirque du Soleil Entertainment Group is a world leader in live entertainment.
  • For more information about Cirque du Soleil Entertainment Group, please visit CDSentertainmentgroup.com .

The Prime Minister announces the appointment of three Senators

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Tuesday, June 22, 2021

She is also a tireless advocate for injured workers, and the first Black woman to serve as mayor in Ontario.

Key Points: 
  • She is also a tireless advocate for injured workers, and the first Black woman to serve as mayor in Ontario.
  • There have been 55 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.

Videoconference of provincial and territorial ministers responsible for the Canadian Francophonie

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Thursday, June 17, 2021

This is the message that the provincial and territorial ministers responsible for the Canadian Francophonie wanted to convey at their annual meeting.

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  • This is the message that the provincial and territorial ministers responsible for the Canadian Francophonie wanted to convey at their annual meeting.
  • The Government of Quebec has assumed the provincial-territorial co-chairmanship of the Ministers' Council on the Canadian Francophonie (MCCF) since June 2019.
  • The Ministers' Council on the Canadian Francophonie (MCCF), created in 1994,is the only intergovernmental forum that brings together the ministers responsible for the Canadian Francophonie.
  • Visit the Ministers' Council on the Canadian Francophonie website at www.cmfc-mccf.ca .

Prime Minister announces the nomination of the Honourable Mahmud Jamal to the Supreme Court of Canada

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Thursday, June 17, 2021

OTTAWA, ON, June 17, 2021 /CNW/ -The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today announced the nomination of the Honourable Mahmud Jamalto the Supreme Court of Canada.

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  • OTTAWA, ON, June 17, 2021 /CNW/ -The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today announced the nomination of the Honourable Mahmud Jamalto the Supreme Court of Canada.
  • He appeared in 35 appeals before the Supreme Court of Canada on civil, constitutional, criminal, and regulatory issues.
  • It represents the fourth nomination under the Supreme Court appointment process launched by the Government of Canada in 2016 to promote greater openness, transparency, and accountability.
  • "I am pleased to announce the nomination of Justice Mahmud Jamal to the Supreme Court of Canada.

Prime Minister delivers apology for the internment of Italian Canadians during the Second World War

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Thursday, May 27, 2021

OTTAWA, ON, May 27, 2021 /CNW/ -The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today delivered a formal apology in the House of Commons for the internment of Italian Canadians during the Second World War.

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  • OTTAWA, ON, May 27, 2021 /CNW/ -The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today delivered a formal apology in the House of Commons for the internment of Italian Canadians during the Second World War.
  • The government's actions violated the values that our country was fighting to secure during the Second World War, including freedom, equality, and justice, and had serious impacts on families and the Italian Canadian community.
  • In 1990, at a gathering of Italian Canadian organizations, the Right Honourable Brian Mulroney offered an apology for the treatment of the Italian Canadian community during the Second World War.
  • Today, Canada is home to approximately 1.6 million Italian Canadians one of the largest Italian diasporas in the world.