Toronto: The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today announced that on May 18, 2016, he will make a formal apology in the House of Commons for the Komagata Maru incident. This year will mark the 102nd anniversary of the Komagata Maru incident, where 376 passengers of mostly Sikh descent arrived in ... Read More »
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Toronto: The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today announced that he will travel to Washington, D.C. to attend the 2016 Nuclear Security Summit, from March 31 to April 1. Canada supports a strong multilateral framework for the global fight against nuclear terrorism – one of the gravest threats to international security. ... Read More »
Justin Trudeau condemns terrorist attacks in Brussels
Toronto: The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau condemned terrorist attacks in Brussels, Belgium: In a statement ,Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau said that “I am outraged and deeply saddened by the news that so many have been killed and injured in terrorist attacks targeting the people of Brussels, Belgium. “Sophie and I ... Read More »
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to travel to New York to promote Canadian economy
Toronto: The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau announced that he will travel to New York City from March 16 to 17, 2016, to meet with the United Nations Secretary-General, to reiterate Canada’s support for the United Nations, and to promote women’s rights and gender equality. During his meeting with Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon, ... Read More »
Prime Minister Trudeau answers questions from students at American University
Washington: The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today engaged with students from American University in Washington, D.C. in a question and answer session which touched on many topics, including First Nations’ issues, Canada’s role in the fight against ISIL, and his commitment to gender parity. Several students asked questions on diversity. The ... Read More »
The Prime Minister announces changes in the senior ranks of the Public Service
Toronto: The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today announced the following changes in the senior ranks of the Public Service: Catherine Blewett, currently Clerk of the Executive Council and Secretary to Cabinet, Government of Nova Scotia, becomes Deputy Minister of Fisheries and Oceans, effective June 20, 2016. Marie Lemay, currently President of ... Read More »
Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau message on the occasion of International Women’s Day
Toronto: The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau has said that It is unacceptable that in 2016, women are still denied an education, forced into an early marriage, or made victims of gender-based violence. As leaders, as parents, as community members, upholding women’s rights should be – and must be – a priority ... Read More »
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announces new Governor in Council appointment process
Toronto: The Government of Canada is moving quickly to apply a more rigorous approach to Governor in Council (GIC) appointments. The selection process will reflect the fundamental role that more than 1500 Canadians play in our democracy as they serve on commissions, boards, Crown corporations, agencies, and tribunals across the ... Read More »
Justin Trudeau’s government 100 days completed
Toronto: The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, issued the following statement today to highlight the accomplishments made by the Government of Canada during the first 100 days of its mandate: “When we were elected, we promised real change to improve the lives of Canadians – change based on what people from ... Read More »
David Johnston, Governor General of Canada, will travel to Washington
Toronto: The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau announced that His Excellency the Right Honourable David Johnston, Governor General of Canada, will travel to Washington, D.C., from February 10 to 11, 2016. During the visit, the Governor General will meet with innovation, research, and education leaders – from both the public and ... Read More »