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Statement by the Prime Minister on the second anniversary of the shootings in La Loche, Saskatchewan

January 22, 2018
Ottawa, Ontario

The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today issued the following statement on the second anniversary of the deadly shootings in La Loche, Saskatchewan:

“On January 22, 2016, four Canadians were killed and seven more were injured in attacks in La Loche, Saskatchewan. On this solemn anniversary, we remember those whose lives were taken, and offer our deepest sympathies to their families and friends, and all those affected by these attacks.

“We also honour the first responders – law enforcement and medical personnel – who responded to this difficult situation with bravery and professionalism and, in so doing, prevented more deaths.

“Two years later, the people of La Loche continue the process of healing. Each day, this community demonstrates its strength and resilience. La Loche continues to come together, rebuild, and move forward with hope.

"Our government has no greater responsibility than to ensure the safety and security of Canadians. We must also make sure that people across Canada have the support and opportunities they need. We will continue to work in partnership with communities, Indigenous Peoples, municipal governments and provincial governments to address the issues facing La Loche and other communities across the country.

“On behalf of the Government of Canada, Sophie and I ask all Canadians to reflect on this solemn anniversary, and to remember all those whose lives were forever changed that day. To the whole La Loche community, please know that you are in our thoughts, and continue to have our unwavering support.”

Prime Minister Trudeau to travel to India for state visit

January 22, 2018
Ottawa, Ontario

The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today announced that he will travel to India – at the invitation of Prime Minister Narendra Modi – for a state visit from February 17 to 23.

Canada and India enjoy a special relationship that is based on a common language, similar institutions and forms of government, and a commitment to democracy. India is one of the fastest growing economies in the world, and offers tremendous opportunities to grow Canada’s middle class and bolster our shared prosperity.

This state visit – which includes stops in Agra, Amritsar, Ahmedabad, Mumbai, and New Delhi – will provide an opportunity for Prime Minister Trudeau to connect with Indian leaders in government and business, promote the empowerment of women and girls, and strengthen Canada and India’s close economic ties.

During the visit, Prime Minister Trudeau and Prime Minister Modi will reaffirm the close friendship between our two countries, and discuss ways to create good middle class jobs for Canadians and Indians alike.

Prime Minister Trudeau will also participate in several business roundtables to promote further trade and investment between Canada and India. The Canadian delegation will also work closely with Indian leaders to advance mutual growth and prosperity.

While in India, Prime Minister Trudeau will also speak to students, and visit several landmarks, including the Taj Mahal, Sri Harmandir Sahib (also known as the Golden Temple), and the Swaminarayan Akshardham in Gujarat.

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“Canada and India share a special bond, and are linked by tremendous people-to-people connections. The more than one million Canadians of Indian origin make the relationship between our two countries a truly special one. I look forward to meeting with Prime Minister Modi, and further strengthening the Canada-India friendship.”

— Rt. Hon. Justin Trudeau, Prime Minister of Canada

Quick Facts

• This state visit will build on a number of recent meetings held between Prime Minister Trudeau and Prime Minister Modi and ministers from both countries.
• This will be the fourth meeting between Prime Minister Trudeau and Prime Minister Modi. The two leaders met previously in November 2017 during the East Asia Summit in Manila, Philippines; in July 2017 during the G20 in Hamburg, Germany; and in April 2016 during the Nuclear Security Summit in Washington, D.C. Prime Minister Trudeau also met him in his capacity as Leader of the Liberal Party in Toronto in April 2015 during Prime Minister Modi’s official visit to Canada.
• Since September 2016, there have been eleven ministerial visits to India, including, most recently, a trade mission led by Minister of International Trade François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science and Economic Development Navdeep Bains, and Minister of Transport Marc Garneau, in November 2017.
• Canada is home to a large Indian diaspora. Over one million – approximately 3.6 per cent – of Canadians are of Indian heritage. India is Canada’s second largest source of immigrants (approximately 40,000 in 2016).
• In 2016, two-way merchandise trade between Canada and India totalled $8 billion. Bilateral trade in services reached $2.1 billion in the same year, an increase of 1.9 per cent over 2015.
• Canada is a leading education destination for Indian students, and India is the second largest source of international students for Canada’s universities, colleges, and schools. Approximately 124,000 Indian students had a valid Canadian study permit in 2017, an increase of over 60 per cent compared to last year.
• India is also a major source of international tourists for Canada, with 215,000 Indians visiting in 2016.

Associated Link

• Canada-India Relations

Reminder - Itinerary for Monday, January 22, 2018

January 21, 2018
Ottawa, Ontario

Itinerary for the Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, for Monday, January 22, 2018:

All times local.

Ottawa, Ontario

8:45 a.m. The Prime Minister will depart for Davos, Switzerland.

Canada Reception Centre (Hangar 11)
Macdonald-Cartier International Airport

Note for media:

• Photo opportunity of departure

Zürich, Switzerland

10 p.m. The Prime Minister will arrive in Zürich, Switzerland.

Zürich Airport

Note for media:

• Pooled photo opportunity upon arrival

Reminder - Itinerary for January 23 to 25, 2018

January 22, 2018
Ottawa, Ontario

Itinerary for the Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, for Tuesday, January 23, 2018:

Note: All times local

Davos, Switzerland

10:15 a.m. The Prime Minister will meet with the President and Chief Executive Officer of Thomson Reuters Corporation, James Smith.

Ski Room, Lower Ground Floor
Ameron Swiss Mountain Hotel

Note for media:

• Pooled photo opportunity

10:50 a.m. The Prime Minister will meet with the President and Chief Executive Officer of the ABB Group, Dr. Ulrich Spiesshofer.

Ski Room, Lower Ground Floor
Ameron Swiss Mountain Hotel

Note for media:

• Pooled photo opportunity

11:25 a.m. The Prime Minister will meet the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of UPS, David Abney.

Ski Room, Lower Ground Floor
Ameron Swiss Mountain Hotel

Note for media:

• Pooled photo opportunity

1:30 p.m. The Prime Minister will meet with the Chairman of UBS, Axel Weber.

Ski Room, Lower Ground Floor
Ameron Swiss Mountain Hotel

Note for media:

• Pooled photo opportunity

5:30 p.m. The Prime Minister will deliver a keynote address at the World Economic Forum annual meeting. A discussion will follow.

Congress Hall, Lower Level
Davos Congress Centre

Note for media:

• Open coverage

6:15 p.m. The Prime Minister will meet with the Executive Director of Oxfam International, Winnie Byanyima.

Ski Room, Lower Ground Floor
Ameron Swiss Mountain Hotel

Note for media:

• Pooled photo opportunity

7:30 p.m. The Prime Minister will attend a reception co-hosted by Tina Brown of Women in the World and the Chief Executive Officer of Credit Suisse, Tidjane Thiam.

Credit Suisse Pavilion 

Closed to media

8:15 p.m. The Prime Minister will attend a dinner given by the Founder and Executive Chairman of Alibaba, Jack Ma.

Steigenberger Grandhotel Belvédère

Closed to media

9:30 p.m. The Prime Minister will attend a dinner given by the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of BlackRock, Larry Fink.

InterContinental Davos

Closed to media

Itinerary for the Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, for Wednesday, January 24, 2018:

Note: All times local

Davos, Switzerland

10:30 a.m. The Prime Minister will participate in a Canada-U.S.A. Economic Roundtable.

Room Pisha 2, 1st Floor 
Steigenberger Grandhotel Bélvèdere

Closed to media

12:05 p.m. The Prime Minister will meet with the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of DP World, Sultan Ahmed bin Sulayem.

Ski Room, Lower Ground Floor
Ameron Swiss Mountain Hotel

Note for media:

• Pooled photo opportunity

1:20 p.m. The Prime Minister will meet with the President and Chief Executive Officer of Ericsson, Börje Ekholm.

Ski Room, Lower Ground Floor
Ameron Swiss Mountain Hotel

Note for media:

• Pooled photo opportunity

2:30 p.m. The Prime Minister will participate in an Oceans Roundtable Discussion.

Monta 2 Room, Ground Floor 
Grischa Hotel

Note for media:

• Pooled photo opportunity

4 p.m. The Prime Minister will meet with the President of Argentina, Mauricio Macri.

Bilateral Room, Ground Floor
Argentina House

Note for media:

• Pooled photo opportunity

4:45 p.m. The Prime Minister will meet with the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Salesforce, Marc Benioff.

Ski Room, Lower Ground Floor
Ameron Swiss Mountain Hotel

Note for media:

• Pooled photo opportunity

5:15 p.m. The Prime Minister will meet with the Chief Executive Officer of Royal Dutch Shell, Ben van Beurden.

Ski Room, Lower Ground Floor
Ameron Swiss Mountain Hotel

Note for media:

• Pooled photo opportunity

6:15 p.m. The Prime Minister will meet with the Chief Executive Officer of Microsoft Corporation, Satya Nadella.

Ski Room, Lower Ground Floor
Ameron Swiss Mountain Hotel

Note for media:

• Pooled photo opportunity

Itinerary for the Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, for Thursday, January 25, 2018:

Note: All times local

Davos, Switzerland

9:30 a.m. The Prime Minister will meet with the Chairman of Investor AB, Jacob Wallenberg.

Ski Room, Lower Ground Floor
Ameron Swiss Mountain Hotel

Note for media:

• Pooled photo opportunity

10 a.m. The Prime Minister will meet with the President and Chief Executive Officer of The Coca-Cola Company, James Quincey.

Ski Room, Lower Ground Floor
Ameron Swiss Mountain Hotel

Note for media:

• Pooled photo opportunity

11:50 a.m. The Prime Minister will participate in a panel discussion with the Co-Founder of the Malala Fund, Malala Yousafzai.

Congress Hall, Lower Level  
Davos Congress Centre                 

Note for media:

• Open coverage

2 p.m. The Prime Minister will meet with the President and Chief Executive Officer of IBM, Ginni Rometty.

Ski Room, Lower Ground Floor
Ameron Swiss Mountain Hotel

Note for media:

• Pooled photo opportunity

3:15 p.m. The Prime Minister will hold a media availability.

Press Conference Room, Ground Floor 
WEF Media Centre             

Note for media:

• Open coverage

4:15 p.m. The Prime Minister will meet with the Founder and Executive Chairman of the World Economic Forum, Klaus Schwab.

Executive Chairman Office, Ground Floor
Davos Congress Centre                 

Note for media:

• Official photographer only

6:30 p.m. The Prime Minister will attend a Canada Reception.

Room Damoro, Ground Floor
Morosani Schweizerhof       

Note for media:

• Official photographer only