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Prime Minister announces support for public transit in the Greater Golden Horseshoe Area

The benefits of public transit – shorter commute times, less air pollution, more time with family and friends, and stronger economic growth – are well understood. So too is the cost of inaction. The gridlock that results from traffic congestion costs Canada’s economy billions of dollars in lost productivity every year.

To address these concerns, the Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today announced that the Government of Canada will invest more than $1.8 billion in the GO Transit Regional Express rail project in the Greater Golden Horseshoe Area.

Prime Minister announces support for high-quality, affordable child care across the country

Canadians deserve the opportunity to raise their families the way they want, but far too many do not have access to the high-quality, affordable child care they need. With increased support for early learning and child care, more Canadian parents can pursue new opportunities to work and learn, and build a better future for themselves and their children.

Prime Minister Trudeau highlights significant investments to protect Canada’s environment and cultural heritage

Canadians and their families should have every opportunity to explore Canada’s great outdoors and learn more about our country and its history. That is why the Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today highlighted several proposed investments in Budget 2017 to support Parks Canada, help complete the Trans Canada Trail, and protect our environment and cultural heritage.

Prime Minister Trudeau to address Women in the World Summit in New York City

The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today announced that he will participate in the Women in the World Summit in New York City on April 6. The Prime Minister will take part in this event to continue to champion women’s rights, and to emphasize the important role we all have to play to advance gender equality.

He will join CEOs, artists, and other activists to discuss how women’s economic empowerment accelerates economic growth and the progress still needed to achieve gender equality.

Prime Minister Trudeau to address global energy leaders in Houston

The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today announced that he will deliver the keynote address at an annual international gathering of energy industry leaders in Houston, Texas, on March 9.

During his address to the CERAWeek by IHS Markit gathering, the Prime Minister will discuss Canada’s strategy of strongly linking economic and resource development with environmental leadership and renewable energy innovation.