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The Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, today issued the following statement on the second anniversary of the fatal shooting at the Centre culturel islamique de Québec.“Two years ago tonight, six people were killed and nineteen others were seriously injured in a terrorist attack at the Centre culturel islamique de Québec in Ste-Foy.“On this anniversary, I join Canadians across the country to grieve those we lost and honour their memory. We hold the victims in our hearts, along with their families and loved ones, and all those whose lives were marked by this tragedy.

The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today issued the following statement on International Holocaust Remembrance Day:“Today, we mourn the loss of more than six million Jews who were murdered during the Holocaust, and the countless other victims of Nazi atrocities. We also honour those who survived the Shoah, recognizing both the scars they carry, and their stories of hope, courage, and perseverance against unspeakable evil.

The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today issued the following statement on the resignation of Canada’s Ambassador to China, the Honourable John McCallum:“Last night I asked for and accepted John McCallum’s resignation as Canada’s Ambassador to China.

The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today issued the following statement on the third anniversary of the deadly shootings in La Loche, Saskatchewan:“Three years ago today, a senseless attack in the community of La Loche, Saskatchewan, killed four Canadians and seriously injured seven more.“On this solemn anniversary, we remember the victims, and offer our deepest sympathies to everyone who continues to live with the pain and trauma from that horrific day.

The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today issued the following statement on Raoul Wallenberg Day:“Today, we pay tribute to Raoul Wallenberg, a hero and humanitarian whose work saved tens of thousands of Hungarian Jews during the Holocaust.

The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today issued the following statement on Thai Pongal:“This week, the Tamil community in Canada and around the world will celebrate Thai Pongal, the four-day harvest festival.“Thai Pongal is a time of celebration, joy, and community. Families and friends will gather to give thanks for a plentiful harvest, and to cook and share Pongal, a sweet rice pudding.

The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, issued the following statement today after meeting with Modern Treaty and Self-Governing First Nations:“Today, I had the honour to meet with leaders of Modern Treaty and Self-Governing First Nations for a second time to strengthen our unique and enduring relationship.

The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today issued the following statement on Orthodox Christmas:“Today, Orthodox Christians in Canada and around the world will come together to celebrate Christmas.“Christmas is an opportunity to be thankful for the many blessings in our lives and to share our good fortune with others. These celebrations remind us of the importance of promoting the values of compassion, openness, and inclusion in our homes, our workplaces, our schools, and our communities.

The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today issued the following statement to mark Haiti’s Independence Day:“Today, we join members of the Haitian community in Canada and around the world to celebrate Haiti’s Independence Day.“Canada and Haiti share a strong relationship, rooted in our shared language and close connections between people in our two countries. Today, more than 165,000 Canadians of Haitian origin call Canada home.

The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today issued the following statement to mark the New Year:“Happy New Year, everyone!“Tonight, as we come together with family and friends, I want to thank you. Every success and milestone our country celebrates tonight, we’re able to celebrate because of you.“It’s your hard work, your ambition, and all your acts of perseverance and kindness that change lives and our country for the better.