Commonwealth of Learning

Statement by the Prime Minister on Commonwealth Day

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Monday, March 13, 2023
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OTTAWA, ON, March 13, 2023 /CNW/ - The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today issued the following statement on Commonwealth Day:

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  • OTTAWA, ON, March 13, 2023 /CNW/ - The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today issued the following statement on Commonwealth Day:
    "In the Commonwealth, Canada works with international partners to advance our shared values of peace, prosperity, and democracy.
  • "Today marks the first Commonwealth Day since the passing of Her Late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and represents an opportunity to remember and honour her enduring legacy.
  • "Canada's enduring legacy to the Commonwealth is the Commonwealth of Learning.
  • Based in British Columbia, the Commonwealth of Learning helps developing nations improve access to quality education and training.

Prime Minister drives action on food security, climate change and gender equality at Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting

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Saturday, June 25, 2022
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While at the CHOGM, Prime Minister Trudeau announced nearly $500 million to make life better for people in the Commonwealth and beyond.

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  • While at the CHOGM, Prime Minister Trudeau announced nearly $500 million to make life better for people in the Commonwealth and beyond.
  • It also includes an additional $246.5 million to advance action in key areas, such as global health, gender equality, and sexual and reproductive health.
  • The Prime Minister underlined Canada's commitment to further support efforts to tackle climate change and strengthen peace and security throughout the African continent by announcing $32.5 million.
  • The Prime Minister also participated in the Commonwealth Business Forum's Heads of Government and Business Leaders Roundtable.

Prime Minister to participate in Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting, G7 Summit, NATO Summit, and Spanish bilateral visit

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Wednesday, June 15, 2022
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OTTAWA, ON, June 15, 2022 /CNW/ - The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today announced he will participate in the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) in Kigali, Rwanda, the G7 Summit at Schloss Elmau, Germany, and the NATO Summit in Madrid, Spain.

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  • OTTAWA, ON, June 15, 2022 /CNW/ - The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today announced he will participate in the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) in Kigali, Rwanda, the G7 Summit at Schloss Elmau, Germany, and the NATO Summit in Madrid, Spain.
  • He will also participate in an official bilateral visit hosted by the Prime Minister of Spain, Pedro Snchez.
  • As part of its G7 presidency this year, Germany has identified "Progress towards an equitable world" as the theme for this year's G7 Summit.
  • Following the NATO Summit, Prime Minister Trudeau will participate in an official bilateral visit hosted by the Prime Minister of Spain, Pedro Snchez on June 30, 2022.

Statement by the Prime Minister on Commonwealth Day

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Monday, March 14, 2022
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OTTAWA, ON, March 14, 2022 /CNW/ - The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today issued the following statement on Commonwealth Day:

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  • OTTAWA, ON, March 14, 2022 /CNW/ - The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today issued the following statement on Commonwealth Day:
    "Today, on Commonwealth Day , we join our fellow members of the Commonwealth from around the world to honour the shared values and the strong bonds of cooperation and friendship that unite us all.
  • "The Commonwealth is comprised of 54 countries spanning from Europe, Africa, and Asia to the Caribbean, the Americas, and the Pacific.
  • Our continued collaboration is critical to the wellbeing, prosperity, and peace of the nearly 2.5 billion people who live in Commonwealth member countries.
  • Headquartered in Burnaby, British Columbia, the Commonwealth of Learning works to provide opportunities for women to thrive in the digital age.

International open learning forum comes to Canada for the first time

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Friday, June 26, 2020
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Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, June 26, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Athabasca University, Canadas online university, and the Commonwealth of Learning will host the 10th Pan-Commonwealth Forum on Open Learning (PCF10) in Calgary in September 2022, marking the first time the international event will be held in Canada.

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  • Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, June 26, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Athabasca University, Canadas online university, and the Commonwealth of Learning will host the 10th Pan-Commonwealth Forum on Open Learning (PCF10) in Calgary in September 2022, marking the first time the international event will be held in Canada.
  • The Forum, which is held every three years, is one of the worlds leading international forums in open, distance, and technology-enabled learning, attracting hundreds of delegates from across the Commonwealth and beyond.
  • Since 1999, the Forum has been held in Brunei Darussalam, Jamaica, India, Malaysia, New Zealand, South Africa, and the UK.
  • The Pan-Commonwealth Forum has travelled the world, and we are excited to bring it to Canada.