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  • Statement by the Prime Minister of Canada on World Press Freedom Day
    The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today issued the following statement for World Press Freedom Day: “Every year, on May 3rd, we celebrate the fundamental principle of freedom of the press, and the important role journalists play in promoting democracy around the world. On this day, we take a hard look at the current state of press freedom, and pay tribute to journalists who have lost their lives in the pursuit of truth.
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    Ottawa, Ontario - May 3, 2017
  • Statement by the Prime Minister of Canada on Israel Independence Day
    The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today issued the following statement in celebration of Israel Independence Day:“Today, we join our Israeli friends and Jewish communities in Canada and around the world to celebrate the 69th anniversary of the founding of the State of Israel.“Canada was one of the first countries to officially recognize Israel, and we are proud to call Israel our partner and call Israelis our friends.
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    Ottawa, Ontario - May 2, 2017
  • Statement by the Prime Minister of Canada on Mental Health Week
    Prime Minister Justin Trudeau issued the following statement on Mental Health Week
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    Ottawa, Ontario - May 1, 2017
  • Statement by the Prime Minister of Canada on the National Day of Mourning
    The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today issued the following statement on the National Day of Mourning:    “Every year on this day, we join people in many countries around the world to honour and remember workers who have been killed, injured, or suffered illness because of workplace hazards and accidents.
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    Ottawa, Ontario - April 28, 2017
  • Statement by the Prime Minister of Canada on Yom HaShoah
    The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today issued the following statement on Yom HaShoah
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    Ottawa, Ontario - April 23, 2017
  • Statement by the Prime Minister of Canada on National Volunteer Week
    The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today issued the following statement on National Volunteer Week, which takes place from April 23 to 29, 2017
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    Ottawa, Ontario - April 23, 2017
  • Statement by the Prime Minister of Canada on Earth Day
    Prime Minister Justin Trudeau issued the following statement for Earth Day
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    Ottawa, Ontario - April 22, 2017
  • Statement by the Prime Minister of Canada on the 91st birthday of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, Queen of Canada
    The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today issued the following statement on the 91st birthday of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, Queen of Canada
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    Ottawa, Ontario - April 21, 2017
  • Statement by the Prime Minister of Canada on the 35th anniversary of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms
    The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today issued the following statement on the 35th anniversary of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms:  “For the past 35 years, the Charter has helped build a country where people from all over the world can come together as equals and create opportunities for one another.
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    Ottawa, Ontario - April 17, 2017
  • Statement by the Prime Minister of Canada on Easter
    Prime Minister Justin Trudeau issued the following statement on Easter
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    Ottawa, Ontario - April 14, 2017