Category: Justin Trudeau

Trudeau Extends Ukraine Military Training, Poland Says No Signs of ‘Intentional’ Hit

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is extending Canada’s training mission of Ukrainian soldiers after reports that a missile killed two people in Poland on Tuesday, though world leaders are urging calm as early findings suggest it was not an intentional attack. “There is no confirmation of exactly what happened yet; there needs to be a proper…


Trudeau ‘Closely Monitoring’ Situation in Poland as Biden Calls Emergency Meeting

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau attended an emergency meeting of G7 and NATO leaders called by U.S. President Joe Biden in Indonesia after Poland said it was investigating after what it called a Russian-made missile hit its territory and killed two people Tuesday. Trudeau, who is with leaders in Bali for the G20 summit, tweeted that…


Trudeau Speaks With China’s Xi at G20 in Indonesia

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau spoke with Chinese Leader Xi Jinping for about 10 minutes on the sidelines of the G20 Summit in Bali, Indonesia, on Nov. 15. According to the Prime Minister’s office, Trudeau raised concerns about Chinese interference in Canada, following media reports of de facto police stations operating in Canada, and that the…


Trudeau Pledges Cash for Infrastructure and Making Vaccines in Developing Countries

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced pledges Tuesday to help developing countries improve their infrastructure, go green and make COVID-19 vaccines, at a G20 summit that has been overshadowed by geopolitics. Trudeau has earmarked $750 million for a Crown corporation to finance infrastructure projects in Asia over three years, starting next March. It’s the largest funding…


Discussions With Provinces in Lead-Up to Ottawa Invoking the Emergencies Act Was Deemed Proper Consultation, Says Deputy Minister

A top federal official said on Nov. 14 that discussions Ottawa held with provinces on how to clear convoy protests counted as consultation for the use of Emergencies Act. His comments come amidst claims by some provinces that the federal government had made the decision to invoke the act before consulting with them as required…


Aussie PM and Chinese Premier Meet in Cambodia

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has met informally with Chinese Premier Li Keqiang at a gala dinner for world leaders. It’s a significant development as work continues behind the scenes to secure a meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping. The dinner was hosted by King of Cambodia Norodom Sihamoni and Prime Minister Hun Sen, for leaders…


The Two Biggest Threats to Canada’s Democracy

Commentary The Chinese Communist Party (CCP) is gnawing at the roots of democracy worldwide. Recently, its influence operations targeted the U.S. midterm elections. Now, it seems, the CCP has its eyes firmly set on the United States’ neighbor, Canada. In early November, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau claimed that China attempted to undermine Canada’s democratic institutions. “Unfortunately,…


Freeland Raised the Lessening of Restrictions During Convoy Protest: PMO Staffer Notes

Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland raised the lessening of COVID-19 restrictions during convoy protests of last winter, according to handwritten notes from a staffer in the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO). The notes from Brian Clow, deputy chief of staff to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, were entered as evidence at the Emergencies Act inquiry on Nov. 10. During…


Trudeau to Take Off for International Meetings, Starting With Cambodia ASEAN Summit

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is expected to take off late tonight for a flurry of international meetings across four countries, starting in Cambodia. Trudeau is due in Phnom Penh for a leaders’ meeting at the Association of South East Asian Nations summit. Canada is in trade negotiations with the economically booming bloc of 10 countries…


Trudeau to Miss National Remembrance Day Ceremony Due to Summit in Cambodia

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is expected to miss Friday’s national Remembrance Day ceremony in Ottawa. He will instead fly to Cambodia late Thursday to attend the ASEAN summit, which involves countries from across Southeast Asia. The summit, which is scheduled to start on Saturday, is the first of four international meetings that Trudeau will attend…