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The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today concluded his first official visit to Liberia. The visit will help Canada meet several of its top foreign policy objectives: empowering women and girls, promoting human rights, re-engaging with Africa, and addressing the pressing challenges facing the continent.

In Monrovia, Prime Minister Trudeau met with Liberian President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf to discuss issues of mutual interest, including peace and security, gender equality, and economic growth which benefits all Liberians, particularly youth.

The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today concluded his participation in the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Leaders’ Meeting hosted by Peru.

During the meeting, the Prime Minister worked closely with his counterparts to promote a progressive trade agenda that builds a stronger middle class, and ensures the benefits of an open global trading environment are fairly distributed and felt by everyone.

The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today wrapped up a productive official visit to Argentina, where he took concrete action to strengthen Canada’s relationship with one of its largest trading partners in South America.

The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today announced that he will visit Monrovia, Liberia on November 24 and will then travel to Antananarivo, Madagascar, to take part in the XVI Summit of La Francophonie on November 26 and 27, 2016.

The Government of Canada is committed to promoting diversity and inclusion, gender equality, economic growth, and protection of the environment worldwide.

The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today concluded a productive first official visit to Cuba, where he reinforced Canada’s longstanding relationship with Cuba and identified a number of areas where the two countries could work even closer together.

In his meetings with President Raúl Castro, Prime Minister Trudeau agreed to collaborate on climate change, gender equality, regional safety and security issues, as well as take steps to grow both economies and strengthen the middle class.

The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today announced that Randy Boissonnault, Member of Parliament for Edmonton Centre, has been named Special Advisor on LGBTQ2 issues.

Mr. Boissonnault’s principal role will be to advise the Prime Minister on the development and co-ordination of the Government of Canada’s LGBTQ2 agenda. This will include working with LGBTQ2 organizations from across the country to promote equality for the LGBTQ2 community, protect the rights of its members, and address discrimination against them – both historical and current.

Veterans and their families have earned the respect and gratitude of all Canadians. The Government of Canada is committed to supporting our Veterans – where they live – so that they have access to the critical services they need to help improve their quality of life.

The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today announced that he will pay official visits to Cuba and Argentina from November 15 to 18, and will travel to Peru from November 19 to 20 to participate in the 2016 Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Leaders’ meeting.

Canada enjoys strong, long-standing relations with Cuba and Argentina. During the official visits, the Prime Minister will meet with Cuban President Raúl Castro, Argentinian President Mauricio Macri, and a number of local business and cultural leaders.

Whether facing the Atlantic, Pacific or Arctic oceans, the health and protection of our coasts are critical to our environment, our economy, and to all Canadians. Today, Canada is announcing a marine safety plan that meets – or exceeds – international standards and is supported by commitments to Indigenous co-management, environmental protections, and science-based standards.  

The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today marked the one year anniversary of the swearing-in of the 29^th Ministry.

Exactly one year ago, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and his Cabinet took office with a clear mandate to deliver real change for Canadians from coast-to-coast-to-coast.