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Prime Minister welcomes Canada-United States Council for Advancement of Women Entrepreneurs and Business Leaders report

January 17, 2018
Ottawa, Ontario

The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today issued the following statement to welcome the first report from the Canada-United States Council for Advancement of Women Entrepreneurs and Business Leaders:

“I am pleased to welcome today the Canada-United States Council for Advancement of Women Entrepreneurs and Business Leaders’ first report, which is focused on supporting and growing women-owned businesses. This report is the first of five anticipated reports to be released by the Council.

“I thank the Council for its important work and recommendations on how we can remove the barriers faced by women entrepreneurs and business leaders, and address the unique challenges they face.

“Canada will continue its work – at home and abroad – to promote women’s full participation in the business community and to ensure they have equal opportunities to thrive in the workforce. We know that everyone must have the same fair shot at success to advance our competitiveness in the global economy, and to build a better world for all of us.”

Itinerary for Thursday, January 18, 2018

January 17, 2018
Ottawa, Ontario

Itinerary for the Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, for Thursday, January 18, 2018:

Québec, Quebec

11:15 a.m. The Prime Minister will meet with the Mayor of Québec, Régis Labeaume.

Salon de la mairie
Hôtel de ville de Québec
2 rue des Jardins

Notes for media: 

• Media are asked to be at the City Hall “Salle de réception” no later than 10:45 a.m.
• Photo opportunity upon arrival at the front of City Hall
• Photo opportunity of the signing of the Guestbook and at the beginning of the meeting

6 p.m. The Prime Minister will participate in a town hall Q&A.

École secondaire De Rochebelle
1095 avenue de Rochebelle

Notes for media: 

• Open coverage
• Media should arrive via door 7 no later than 5 p.m.

Media appearances

8:10 a.m. – A brief interview with the Prime Minister will air on CIHO-FM Charlevoix.

8:10 a.m. – A brief interview with the Prime Minister will air on Bouchard en parle, FM93.

8:35 a.m. – A brief interview with the Prime Minister will air on Première heure, Radio-Canada Québec.

10 a.m. – A brief interview with the Prime Minister will air on 98.9 ÉNERGIE Québec.