Today, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau met with Édouard Philippe, Prime Minister of France.

The two Prime Ministers, meeting at Juno Beach, the site where Canadian troops landed 75 years ago as part of D-Day, paid tribute to the courage and sacrifices made by Canadian soldiers in the Second World War and the indelible bonds of friendship that unite Canada and France. 

Prime Minister Trudeau and Prime Minister Philippe discussed the next steps towards full ratification by France of the Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA). They highlighted the increased trade between Canada and France since CETA entered into provisional application in September 2017. 

The two Prime Ministers also discussed political developments in Europe, including the implications of the recent European Parliament elections.