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Ottawa Will Work With Premiers On Health Care -Trudeau

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The prime minister says he will of course continue to work together with the provinces and territories on health care.

Justin Trudeau was a bit amused when asked by reporters why he seems to be ghosting the premiers.

“I don’t think there is a prime minister in Canadian history who over the entire scope of their time in office has met with the premiers and sat down to talk about health care as much as I have over the past two years.”

But Trudeau says it must be about more than just funding.

“(We have to) make sure that those dollars that we put in deliver real, tangible results for Canadians in shorter wait times, in better services and in access to a family doctor.”

Trudeau pledges the federal government will be investing more in health care.

After the premiers met this week in Victoria, all 13 demanded a meeting soon with the prime minister about health care funding.

The premiers continue to call on Ottawa to increase health transfer payments to the provinces from 22 per cent to 35 per cent.

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Trudeau Announces More Humanitarian Aid For Ukraine

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Canada is increasing its monetary commitment to humanitarian aid for Ukraine.

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is doing a tour of eastern Europe and made a stop in Poland on Thursday.

He says they will be increasing their support for the Red Cross.

“Our government will match donations to the Canadian Red Cross Ukraine Humanitarian Crisis Appeal up to $30 million dollars because Canadians have been so incredibly generous and being concerned about the people of Ukraine,” states Trudeau.

“So we’re raising that from our $10 million original commitment.”

Trudeau adds that Canada is committing more money to help out agencies that are on the ground.

“$50 million from our $100 million in humanitarian aid previously announced, which has been already allocated to experienced partners, with the capacity to help displaced populations, including organizations like the World Food Program, and Save the Children and others.”

In addition, Trudeau says Canada will contribute $117 million to help Ukrainian refugees relocate.

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Canada Extends Operation Reassurance In Europe

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Ahead of the 2023 deadline, Canada is re-upping Operation Reassurance in Europe.

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau made the announcement Tuesday during his ongoing trip to discuss Russia’s attack on Ukraine with world leaders.

“In light of the situation in Europe we decided to renew it ahead of schedule,” Trudeau remarked. “The troops here are not only defending Latvia or eastern Europe, they are defending all NATO allies including Canada. They are defending our freedom and security, that’s why this work is so important especially in the face of continued Russian aggression.”

The operation involves Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) members conducting training, exercises, and some North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) specific tasks.

Trudeau also took the time pledge more support for Ukraine in their ongoing conflict with Russia.

“We have sent aid, weapons and we will continue to send support to Ukrainians as they stand and defend not just their country but defend democracy, the values that underpin democracy and in fact defend us all.”

One reporter put the question to both the Prime Minister and NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg as to how much farther world leaders are willing to go to end the conflict.

“We are here to preserve peace, prevent war and that’s the reason why we are increasing our defensive presence in Latvia and in the rest of the eastern part of the alliance,” responded Stoltenberg.

Trudeau stressed that NATO has never been more united and determined and all members will abide by Article 5.

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Canada Imposes New Sanctions Against Russia

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President Vladimir Putin and his Foreign Minister are included in the latest sanctions.

Canada is following in the footsteps of the European Union, the United Kingdom and United States by punishing Putin and Sergei Lavrov for the country’s attack on Ukraine.

57 individuals in Belarus are also being sanctioned for aiding the efforts.

Sanctions Against Russia

  • Asset freezes on major banks and wealthy individuals
  • Restrictions on the Russian government and companies’ ability to conduct transactions in dollars and pounds
  • Limiting access to technology for energy, military and other high-tech equipment
  • A hold on the Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline to Germany

Trudeau told reporters Friday that Canada will also support Russia’s removal from the SWIFT banking system, which will disable the country from making transactions around the world.

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Canada, U.S. Impose Further Sanctions Against Russia

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A pair of North American leaders are levying further sanctions against President Vladimir Putin for the attack on Ukraine.

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau stressed that Canada will punish Russia with financial penalties against 58 individuals and entities as well as the halting of all export permits.

“We condemn unequivocally this attack on Ukraine, this invasion of Ukraine, but also the violation of the UN Charter, the principles, the rule of law internationally, and we will respond forcefully to make sure that Russia fails,” Trudeau stressed during an afternoon news conference.

Russian troops launched the assault earlier on Thursday that has reportedly left 40 Ukrainian soldiers dead.

United States President Joe Biden told reporters that the four large Russian banks will face sanctions (including VTB and SberBank) and there will a restriction applied to Russia’s sovereign debt to state-owned enterprises, companies whose assets exceed $1.4 trillion.

“Putin is the aggressor. Putin chose this war. And now he and his country will bear the consequences,” Biden said.

Both leaders, when asked whether this means war, would only say that troops will be in Europe to defend the NATO allies and reassure those allies in the East.

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Ending The Emergencies Act

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The Prime Minister is pulling the plug on the Emergencies Act.

Justin Trudeau made it official at a conference Wednesday despite a separate motion on the act that is still being debated by the Senate.

“We’re ready to confirm that the situation is no longer an emergency. Therefore, the federal government will be ending the use of the Emergencies Act,” Trudeau said. “We need to constantly work to defend and improve our democracy at home and around the world.”

The Act was set to expire after 30 days had it not been revoked.

Trudeau also vowed the creation of a joint committee of parliamentarians within 60 days that will review the use of the Emergencies Act.

The government invoked the Emergencies Act on February 14th and the motion to confirm the declaration was adopted by the House of Commons on February 21st.

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Ottawa Declares The Emergencies Act

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Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is invoking the Emergencies Act.

The Act allows the Federal government to have additional powers that would assist with the handling of the protests have that have been happening across Canada.

Originally, the War Measures Act was in it’s place throughout the 1980’s.

It was defined to be used during a national emergency that was considered temporary.

The Prime Minister is able to use this act in scenarios where there is public welfare at risk such as natural disasters, disease, public order disturbances as well as international and war emergencies.

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PM Looking To End Freedom Convoy Peacefully

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The unlawful activity of those involved in the Freedom Convoy has to end and will end.

Those words from Prime Minister Justin Trudeau Friday as it’s two weeks and counting since the country-wide movement made its way to Ottawa and had now spread out, including to border crossings in Alberta, Ontario and Manitoba.

Trudeau says the message has been heard, but it’s time to get things moving again.

“This has been hurting our supply chains, hurting families across the country and endangering our recovery both from the health crisis and economic crisis,” Trudeau stated. “This pandemic doesn’t end just because we cross our arms and decide that it’s over. It will end by following science, and by supporting and being there for each other, which is something that Canadians have been doing for the last two years.”

Trudeau was also asked about the state of emergency declaration from Premier Doug Ford earlier in the day, which will allow Ontario to urgently enact orders that will make crystal clear it is illegal and punishable to block and impede the movement of goods, people and services along critical infrastructure.

“Jurisdictions work together to ensure the right outcome for citizens and every step of the way, the federal government has been there with resources, support, guidance and engagement that is getting us through this one step at a time,” mentioned Trudeau.

Trudeau did note that all options are on the table, including military intervention.

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Trudeau Addresses The Freedom Convoy

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The prime minister is denouncing some of the activities that took place in Ottawa over the weekend because of the Freedom Convoy.

Justin Trudeau says the desecration of the National War Memorial and the Terry Fox statue is unacceptable.

“We won’t give in to those who fly racist flags,” states Trudeau during a press conference Monday.

“We won’t cave to those who engage in vandalism or dishonor the memory of our veterans.”

Trudeau adds the demonstrations over the weekend are more about disinformation than protesting mandatory vaccines.

“The concerns expressed by a few people gathered in Ottawa right now are not new, not surprising, but are a continuation of what we’ve unfortunately seen in disinformation and misinformation online…conspiracy theorists.”

Trudeau says supply chain issues are a COVID-19 issue and not caused by the vaccine mandate for truckers.

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Prime Minister Trudeau Tests Positive For COVID-19

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Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has confirmed he tested positive for COVID-19.

In a tweet issued this morning, Trudeau stated he tested positive for the virus and is feeling fine. He noted he will continue to work remotely while following public health guidelines.

Trudeau is set to deliver remarks during a virtual media availability this afternoon.

In a similar tweet last Thursday, Trudeau announced he had been exposed to COVID-19, and though his rapid test came back negative he would be isolating for five days.

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