Tag: Justin Trudeau

Friday, January 10th 2020 - 09:36 UTC
Canada and US believe Ukrainian airliner was downed, unintentionally, by Iranian missile; Iran denies

Ukraine airliner that crashed in Iran, killing all 176 people aboard, was likely brought down by an Iranian missile, Canada's prime minister, Justin Trudeau, said on Thursday, citing intelligence from Canadian and other sources.
Thursday, December 5th 2019 - 09:21 UTC
Trump leaves Nato summit following footage showing several world leaders making remarks about the president

US President Donald Trump has left a major Nato summit early following video footage which appeared to show world leaders poking fun of him. Footage from an event on Tuesday night emerged that showed several world leaders making remarks about Trump.
Wednesday, November 6th 2019 - 09:10 UTC
China will resume imports of Canadian beef and pork, PM Trudeau announces

China has agreed to resume imports of Canadian beef and pork, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced on Tuesday, signaling a breakthrough in their tense relations.
Wednesday, August 28th 2019 - 09:58 UTC
Canada will continue trade negotiations with Mercosur, despite the current Amazon policy of Brazil

Canada will continue its trade negotiations with Mercosur, the South American trading bloc that includes Brazil, despite demands to call a halt to the talks until more action is taken to protect the Amazon rainforest.
Friday, August 2nd 2019 - 09:35 UTC
Canada to create an MPA in Arctic region, where climate change is devastating

Canada will create a protected marine area in the country's Arctic region, where climate change is taking effect three times faster than global average, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced on Thursday. Glacial melting and maritime traffic are threatening multiple species off the coast of Baffin Island, in Canada's northeastern Arctic archipelago.
Friday, June 21st 2019 - 12:04 UTC
Trump and Trudeau meet to mend fences and push for legislative approval of trade deal

President Donald Trump-hosted his Canadian counterpart Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Thursday to mend fences after last year's diplomatic meltdown and to push the still un-ratified North American free trade deal.
Tuesday, June 18th 2019 - 08:41 UTC
Despite some shootings, two million took to the streets cheering NBA champions Toronto Raptors

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and some two million other fans cheered the NBA champion Toronto Raptors on Monday in a victory celebration that united the nation, but the party was marred by a shooting that seriously wounded two people.
Friday, May 10th 2019 - 09:51 UTC
Trump called Trudeau and offers support for Canadians sentenced to death in China

US President Donald Trump spoke with Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Thursday and offered his support for Canadian citizens detained in China, the White House said. Four Canadians have been detained in China, two of whom have been sentenced to death over drug smuggling accusations.
Monday, February 4th 2019 - 09:28 UTC
Lima Group meets in Canada to plan pressure campaign against Venezuela's Maduro

A major bloc of Latin American nations and Canada will discuss on Monday in Ottawa how to maintain pressure on Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro to hold new elections as he faces widespread calls to resign after last year’s disputed presidential vote.
Monday, January 28th 2019 - 09:15 UTC
Huawei telecom dispute: Trudeau sacks Canadian ambassador in Beijing

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has fired Canada's ambassador to China, John McCallum. It follows controversial comments Mr McCallum made about an extradition case involving a senior executive from the Chinese telecoms giant Huawei. Mr Trudeau said in a statement he had asked John McCallum to step down, but did not offer a reason.