Justin trudeau news
Here are some recent news articles and updates about Justin Trudeau, the 23rd Prime Minister of Canada:
Recent News
- Trudeau's Liberal Party wins majority government in Canadian election (October 2021): Justin Trudeau's Liberal Party won a majority government in the Canadian federal election, securing 160 seats in the House of Commons.
- Trudeau apologizes for Canada's role in residential schools (June 2021): Trudeau apologized for Canada's role in the residential school system, which forcibly assimilated Indigenous children into European-Canadian culture.
- Trudeau announces plan to vaccinate 75% of Canadians by July (May 2021): Trudeau announced a plan to vaccinate 75% of Canadians by July, as part of the country's efforts to combat the COVID-19 pandemic.
- Trudeau's government introduces bill to ban conversion therapy (April 2021): The Canadian government introduced a bill to ban conversion therapy, a controversial practice aimed at changing a person's sexual orientation or gender identity.
Recent Quotes
- On climate change: "We're not just going to talk about climate change, we're going to take action on climate change... We're going to make sure that we're leading the way on this file." (Source: CBC News)
- On Indigenous reconciliation: "We're committed to reconciliation, and we're committed to making sure that we're doing everything we can to address the legacy of residential schools and to build a better future for Indigenous peoples." (Source: Global News)
- On COVID-19: "We're going to get through this together... We're going to make sure that we're supporting each other, that we're supporting our healthcare workers, and that we're doing everything we can to keep Canadians safe." (Source: CTV News)
Recent Controversies
- WE Charity scandal: Trudeau's government faced criticism over a contract awarded to the WE Charity, a non-profit organization with ties to the Trudeau family.
- SNC-Lavalin affair: Trudeau faced criticism over his handling of the SNC-Lavalin affair, which involved allegations of political interference in a corruption case involving the Quebec-based engineering firm.