Canada is a leading member of NATO that has always deployed our troops and equipment when and where they are needed most. The Government of Canada is committed to taking concrete action so that Canadians – and people around the world – can feel safe and secure in their communities.
The Prime Minister of Canada, Justin Trudeau, and the Premier of Quebec, Philippe Couillard, today confirmed the ratification of the Canada-Quebec Agreement on the Public Transit Infrastructure Fund and the Clean Water and Wastewater Fund.
This agreement—with funding provided by the Government of Canada, the Province of Quebec, and municipalities—will support public transit projects, as well as projects that will provide improved water and wastewater systems, in order that Quebec families may benefit from modernized infrastructure.
The Government of Canada has made it a top priority to strengthen and renew our trilateral relationship with our North American partners, the United States and Mexico, in order to ensure a clean and prosperous future for all of our people.
Today, Canada is hosting the North American Leaders’ Summit in Ottawa, in order to take coordinated action that will create sustainable economic growth, help transition to a low carbon economy, and provide better opportunities for Canadians, Americans, and Mexicans alike.
The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today announced the conclusion of the State Visit of Mexican President Enrique Peña Nieto to Canada.
Through this visit, Canada has renewed its close ties with Mexico, one of our most valued partners in the hemisphere. Both leaders agreed that, while collaboration between our countries is already extensive, now is the time to do more – to bring our students together, to deepen our business relationships, and to create sustainable economic growth for all of our people.
The Government of Canada has made it a top priority to re-establish and strengthen our relationship with one of our most important partners, Mexico.
Today, the Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, announced Canada’s intention to lift the visa requirement for Mexican visitors beginning December 1, 2016. The announcement came during a productive two-day State visit to Canada by Mexican President Enrique Peña Nieto.
Lifting the visa requirement will deepen the ties between Canada and Mexico and will increase the flow of travellers, ideas, and business between both countries.
The Government of Canada remains committed to ensuring that young Canadians receive the education and training they need to prepare for the jobs of today and tomorrow.
International education is at the heart of Canada’s current and future prosperity and will help to strengthen the middle class and those working to join it.
Today, President Enrique Peña Nieto and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced their intention to make it easier for students to travel back and forth between Canada and Mexico on exchange.
The Government of Canada understands that a strong economy starts with a strong middle class. Too many Canadian middle class families struggle with the high costs of raising their children, and too many children continue to live in poverty.
The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today welcomed Royal Assent of the Budget Implementation Act which includes a new Canada Child Benefit that will put more money in the pockets of nine out of ten families, and help them to save, invest, and grow the Canadian economy.
The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today announced the following changes in the senior ranks of the Public Service:
Bob Hamilton, currently Deputy Minister of Natural Resources, becomes Commissioner of Revenue, effective August 1, 2016.
Christyne Tremblay, currently Deputy Minister, Développement durable, Environnement et Lutte contre les changements climatiques, gouvernement du Québec, becomes Deputy Minister of Natural Resources, effective August 1, 2016.
The Government of Canada is committed to strengthening Canada’s place in the world and will continue to pursue Canadian interests and values at every opportunity.
The Government of Canada remains committed to making significant investments in infrastructure that will improve our public transit systems, strengthen Canadian communities, and help grow the economy.
Today, the Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, and Premier Christy Clark announced that an agreement has been reached that will result in more than $900 million being invested – by the Government of Canada, British Columbia, and municipalities – in public transit projects across the province.
