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The Prime Minister announces the appointment of Senators

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Thursday, July 29, 2021
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This process ensures Senators are independent, reflect Canada's diversity, and are able to tackle the broad range of challenges and opportunities facing the country.

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  • This process ensures Senators are independent, reflect Canada's diversity, and are able to tackle the broad range of challenges and opportunities facing the country.
  • With today's announcement, there have been 60 independent appointments to the Senate made on the advice of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau.
  • By convention, Senators are appointed on the advice of the Prime Minister.
  • Candidate submissions are reviewed by the Independent Advisory Board for Senate Appointments, which provides recommendations to the Prime Minister.

Statement by the Prime Minister on the 200th anniversary of Peru's independence

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Wednesday, July 28, 2021
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OTTAWA, ON, July 28, 2021 /CNW/ - The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today issued the following statement on the 200th anniversary of Peru's independence:

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  • OTTAWA, ON, July 28, 2021 /CNW/ - The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today issued the following statement on the 200th anniversary of Peru's independence:
    "Today, we join Peruvian communities in Canada and around the world in celebrating the bicentennial of Peru's independence.
  • "Our two countries enjoy a strong relationship built on common values and warm people-to-people ties.
  • "The growing community of over 40,000 Canadians of Peruvian origin has enriched our national fabric and further strengthened the ties between our countries.
  • On behalf of the Government of Canada, I extend my best wishes to all those celebrating the 200th Peruvian Independence Day, here in Canada and around the world."

Statement by the Prime Minister on World Youth Skills Day

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Thursday, July 15, 2021
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OTTAWA, ON, July 15, 2021 /CNW/ - The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today issued the following statement on World Youth Skills Day:

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  • OTTAWA, ON, July 15, 2021 /CNW/ - The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today issued the following statement on World Youth Skills Day:
    "Young people in Canada and around the world are engaged, resourceful, and resilient.
  • "Today, on World Youth Skills Day , we rededicate ourselves to making sure all young people can have access to training, education, and meaningful work experience to build the skills they need to succeed.
  • "Young Canadians have faced unprecedented challenges during the pandemic because of a decrease in available jobs, internships, and community service opportunities.
  • This included supporting tens of thousands of additional job placements through the Student Work Placement Program, the Canada Summer Jobs program, and the Youth Employment and Skills Strategy.

The Prime Minister announces changes in the senior ranks of the Public Service

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Friday, July 9, 2021
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OTTAWA, ON, July 9, 2021 /CNW/ - The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today announced the following changes in the senior ranks of the Public Service:

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  • OTTAWA, ON, July 9, 2021 /CNW/ - The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today announced the following changes in the senior ranks of the Public Service:
    Catherine Luelobecomes Chief Information Officer of Canada, Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat, effective July 26, 2021.
  • Ms. Luelo previously served as Chief Information Officer at Air Canada and at Enbridge Inc.
    Bob Hamilton, currently Commissioner of Revenue, is reappointed in this role, effective August 1, 2021.

Catholic Group’s Anti-Hate Petition Calls on Trudeau to Stop Political Games with Residential Schools

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Thursday, July 8, 2021
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A group of Toronto-area Catholics has launched a petition calling on Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to be held accountable for his misleading rhetoric against the Catholic Church in the wake of the Residential Schools scandal.

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  • A group of Toronto-area Catholics has launched a petition calling on Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to be held accountable for his misleading rhetoric against the Catholic Church in the wake of the Residential Schools scandal.
  • Begun by Catholic Equalizer, a group of Canadians who chose Catholicism in adulthood, the petition has achieved over 4,400 signatures.
  • The petition, which does not deny the devastating conditions at the schools, accuses Trudeau of scapegoating the Catholic Church as a way of deflecting vitriol over the discovery of unmarked graves from the Canadian Governments role in the scandal.
  • Petition supporters encourage Canadians, as well as People of Faith everywhere, to reject Justin Trudeaus government-inspired attacks against the Catholic Church by signing the petition.

The Prime Minister announces the appointment of three Senators

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Tuesday, June 22, 2021
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She is also a tireless advocate for injured workers, and the first Black woman to serve as mayor in Ontario.

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  • She is also a tireless advocate for injured workers, and the first Black woman to serve as mayor in Ontario.
  • There have been 55 independent appointments to the Senate made on the advice of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau.
  • By convention, Senators are appointed on the advice of the Prime Minister.
  • Candidate submissions are reviewed by the Independent Advisory Board for Senate Appointments, which provides recommendations to the Prime Minister.

Prime Minister concludes productive Canada-European Union Summit

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Tuesday, June 15, 2021
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BRUSSELS, June 15, 2021 /CNW/ - The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today concluded his participation at the Canada-European Union (EU) Leaders' Summit with the President of the European Council, Charles Michel, and the President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen.

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  • BRUSSELS, June 15, 2021 /CNW/ - The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today concluded his participation at the Canada-European Union (EU) Leaders' Summit with the President of the European Council, Charles Michel, and the President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen.
  • Prime Minister Trudeau also reaffirmed Canada's role as a participant in an EU permanent structured cooperation project on military mobility.
  • The last in-person Canada-EU Leaders' Summit took place in Montral in July 2019, when Prime Minister Trudeau hosted former President of the European Council, Donald Tusk.
  • Prime Minister Trudeau also reiterated that Canada will host the World Circular Economy Forum from September 13 to 15, 2021 the first time it will be hosted in North America.

Statement by the Prime Minister on World Oceans Day

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Tuesday, June 8, 2021
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OTTAWA, ON, June 8, 2021 /CNW/ - The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today issued the following statement on World Oceans Day:

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  • OTTAWA, ON, June 8, 2021 /CNW/ - The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today issued the following statement on World Oceans Day:
    "With the longest coastline in the world, Canada is blessed with an incredible diversity of marine ecosystems.
  • "Today, we join people all over the world in celebrating World Oceans Day.
  • It is a day to come together and recommit ourselves to protecting the world's oceans for our children and grandchildren.
  • Economies around the world depend on the health and resilience of our oceans.

Statement by the Prime Minister on Canadian Armed Forces Day

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Sunday, June 6, 2021
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The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today issued the following statement on Canadian Armed Forces Day:

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  • The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today issued the following statement on Canadian Armed Forces Day:
    "Today, we thank the brave members of the Canadian Armed Forces, past and present, for their tremendous courage, service, and sacrifice.
  • "Canadian Armed Forces members serve our country in many capacities at home and throughout the world, representing our most cherished values of peace, freedom and democracy.
  • Every day, our military personnel contribute to international peace and security and defend our country, including by responding to natural disasters.
  • "This year, our Canadian Armed Forces members have responded to the call to help fight COVID-19 and protect lives.

Profound changes needed in the federal public service to ensure effective bilingual services to Canadians

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Tuesday, June 1, 2021
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In his report, CommissionerThberge notes that the COVID19 pandemic has highlighted systemic problems within federal institutions.

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  • In his report, CommissionerThberge notes that the COVID19 pandemic has highlighted systemic problems within federal institutions.
  • The Commissioner also notes in his report that federal public servants do not always feel comfortable using the non-predominant official language at work.
  • "During times of crisis, the limited capacity of federal institutions to provide services to the public in both official languages becomes apparent.
  • In 20202021, the Office of the Commissioner of Official Languages received a total of 1,870admissible complaints under the Official Languages Act.