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Prime Minister to host First Ministers’ Meeting

The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today announced that he will host a First Ministers’ Meeting (FMM) in the fall.

At the FMM, First Ministers will discuss ways to build on Canada’s economic growth through diversifying international trade and improving trade within our borders.

The Prime Minister will lead discussions on how to eliminate barriers to trade between provinces and territories, and work toward a stronger, more interconnected Canadian economy that is free from unnecessary barriers and restrictions imposed by provinces and territories.

Prime Minister announces changes to the Ministry

The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today announced changes to the Ministry and welcomed new members to Cabinet.

The Government of Canada is focused on growing the economy, strengthening the middle class, and creating more opportunities for everyone. The new responsibilities of our team build on Canada’s strong economic foundations, further position our country for growth and success, and reflect changing realities in the global economy.

Prime Minister announces major investment to improve safety and reduce congestion on Trans-Canada Highway in Nova Scotia

Commuting to work, visiting loved ones, enjoying a vacation – highways help Canadians get to where they need to go. They connect our communities and help businesses move goods to markets across the country and around the world.

The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today announced a major investment of $90 million to improve safety, reduce congestion, and increase traffic capacity on the Trans-Canada Highway in northeastern Nova Scotia.

Prime Minister announces increased support for NATO

The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today concluded his participation at this year’s NATO Summit in Brussels, Belgium, where he announced increased support for NATO. These contributions underscore Canada’s commitment to play an active role in the Alliance and advance international peace, security, and stability.

While in Latvia earlier this week, the Prime Minister announced Canada will extend its contribution to NATO’s enhanced Forward Presence through Operation REASSURANCE for another four years and increase the number of personnel taking part in this mission from 455 to 540.

Canada to assume command of new NATO training mission in Iraq

As a founding member of NATO, Canada has demonstrated strong and active leadership in the organization. Our country has always answered the call to protect international peace and security.

The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today announced that Canada will expand our leadership role by assuming command of a new NATO training and capacity building mission in Iraq for its first year.

New investments to improve Calgary’s transportation infrastructure

Good infrastructure connects our communities, helps create good jobs, and gets us to work on time and back home again – so Canadians have more time to do what they love. That is why the Government of Canada is committed to making significant investments in infrastructure – investments that improve commute times, strengthen our communities, and create good, well-paying middle class jobs today while delivering economic growth for years to come.

Prime Minister Trudeau to travel to Latvia

The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today announced that he will travel to Latvia on July 9 and 10, 2018, before attending the NATO Summit in Belgium on July 11 and 12.

The visit will be an opportunity for the Prime Minister to reaffirm Canada’s commitment to the NATO Alliance and Euro-Atlantic security. It will also be a chance to deepen the strong ties between Canada and Latvia, as Latvia marks its centenary.

Helping 40,000 young people in Canada gain skills and find jobs

In Canada, more than 840,000 young people are unemployed, or not receiving the education and training they need to build a future for themselves.

By working closely with Canadian businesses, the Government of Canada is making sure that more young Canadians – of all backgrounds and abilities – have the skills and work experience they need to find and maintain good jobs.