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Good afternoon everyone. It’s my absolute pleasure to be here.

You know, when I was asked to be a part of this event, I thought a lot about what I wanted to say.

I thought we could talk about the importance of getting young people engaged in the political process – but I’m pretty sure you know how I feel about that.

Or about how grassroots movements can be amazing catalysts for change – but again, I’m a fairly open book when it comes to that stuff.

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Thank you, Secretary General.

I want to thank you personally for your continued leadership on this important issue. It’s safe to say that we would not be here today if it was not for all the hard work that you and President Hollande put into making the Paris Agreement a reality.

On behalf of Canadians and all world citizens, thank you for all you have done.

I’m honoured to be back here at the United Nations, especially today, on Earth Day.

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Mr. President, First Lady, ladies and gentlemen. What an extraordinary honour it is to be here with you tonight.

Thank you so much for the warm welcome you have extended to Canada and the Canadian delegation, and to Sophie and me personally.

Your hospitality, and your friendship, means the world to us.

In thinking about what I wanted to say this evening, I came across a quote from President Truman, who shared these words with the Canadian parliament nearly 70 years ago.

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Introduction

Hello everyone. I would like to thank the ministers of National Defence, International Development, and Foreign Affairs for joining me here today for this important announcement.

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Address by the Right Honourable Justin Trudeau, Prime Minister of Canada

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I am honoured to represent Canadians at this historic meeting. 

My message is simple. Canada can and will do more to address the global challenge of climate change.

We will do so because the science is indisputable, and tells us that our planet is already changing in ways that will have profound impacts on our future. 

Address by the Right Honourable Justin Trudeau, Prime Minister of Canada

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Quite a pleasure to be here, in London, with all of you today.

Thank you, High Commissioner Campbell, and all of the staff here at Canada House.