Prime Minister to travel to Latvia for bilateral visit and Lithuania for NATO Summit

Right now, threats to human rights and democracy are increasing around the world. We are experiencing multiple global challenges: Russia’s war against Ukraine, which is also causing food and energy insecurity around the world, other armed conflicts, and the impacts of climate change. Today, strong collaboration among world leaders is necessary to address these issues and make life better for people – now and in the future.

Prime Minister congratulates Harriet Solloway on her appointment as Public Sector Integrity Commissioner of Canada

Reporting directly to Parliament, the Public Sector Integrity Commissioner of Canada works to strengthen accountability and oversight of government operations, with jurisdiction over most federal public sector organizations, including the Royal Canadian Mounted Police and Crown corporations.

Prime Minister strengthens partnerships with Nordic countries

While in Iceland, the Prime Minister endorsed a joint Canada-Nordic Leaders’ statement focused on enhancing co-operation in priority areas, including peace and security, climate action, and democracy and human rights. As transatlantic partners, the Nordic countries and Canada share inherent interests in our region and beyond as like-minded partners and friends.

Prime Minister announces appointment of new Associate Chief Justice of the Superior Court of Quebec

The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today announced the appointment of the Honourable Jean-François Michaud, a judge of the Superior Court of Quebec, as the Associate Chief Justice of the Superior Court of Quebec.

Associate Chief Justice Michaud replaces the Honourable Eva Petras, who passed away last year, after serving nearly eight years as Associate Chief Justice.

Prime Minister to travel to Iceland to participate in the Nordic Prime Ministers’ meeting

The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today announced that he will travel to Vestmannaeyjar, Iceland, to join Nordic Prime Ministers at their annual meeting from June 25 to 26, 2023, as a special guest. This visit will help to enhance Canada’s collaboration with Nordic countries and advance collective efforts to address some of the most pressing global challenges and build a better world for everyone.

Prime Minister visits Kyiv, Ukraine

Slava Ukraini – as Canadians say these words, we pledge to stand shoulder to shoulder with the people of Ukraine for as long as it takes.

The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today visited Kyiv, Ukraine. He was accompanied by the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, Chrystia Freeland.

During his visit, the Prime Minister reaffirmed Canada’s ongoing solidarity and unwavering support for Ukraine and its people as they continue to fight Russia’s brutal invasion while facing unconscionable Russian strikes on civilian targets.

Providing LGBTQI+ people with a safe home in Canada

The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today announced that the Government of Canada is partnering with non-profit organization Rainbow Railroad to protect LGBTQI+ refugees and welcome them to Canada. Through this partnership, Rainbow Railroad will work to identify LGBTQI+ people and their families who are fleeing violence and persecution, and refer them to the Government of Canada for resettlement under the Government-Assisted Refugees (GAR) Program.
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