The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today announced the appointment of a new Deputy Clerk of the Privy Council and Associate Secretary to Cabinet.
Serge Dupont, currently the Executive Director for the Canadian, Irish, and Caribbean constituency at the International Monetary Fund, will undertake this role effective May 9, 2016.
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.
The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today announced that he will recommend the appointment of seven new Senators to the Governor General. The new, independent Senators will fill two vacancies in Manitoba, three in Ontario, and two in Quebec.
The following are the individuals who will be recommended for appointment to the Senate:
The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today announced Canada’s candidacy for election to the United Nations (UN) Security Council as a non-permanent member for a two-year term that begins in 2021.
Canada is committed to playing a positive and constructive role in the world in order to advance Canadian interests and make meaningful contributions to solving global challenges.
The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today 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.
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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 Prime Minister took the opportunity to underline Canada's commitment on this matter, noting reasonable, respectful, discussion is key to democracy.
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.
The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today announced the following changes in the senior ranks of the Public Service:
Malcolm Brown, currently Special Advisor to the Clerk of the Privy Council on the Syrian Refugee Initiative, becomes Deputy Minister of Public Safety, effective April 4, 2016.
The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, and provincial and territorial Premiers met today with First Nations, Inuit, and Métis Nation leaders on the traditional territory of the Coast Salish people to discuss how they can work together, in the spirit of the renewed relationship, to address climate change and promote clean growth.
The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today announced the Government of Canada’s commitment to invest in two initiatives that will give Canadian cities and towns the tools they need in order to reduce emissions and adapt to a changing climate.
Innovation and adaptation are vital to create clean jobs, grow our economy, and protect our environment. The GLOBE 2016 conference demonstrates the important role that businesses, governments, and investors will play in Canada’s transition to a low-carbon economy that provides good jobs and great opportunities for Canadians.
