Justin Trudeau

Canada:

Mark Carney elected to lead Liberal Party

Members of Canada’s Liberal Party choose former Bank of Canada governor Mark Carney to be their new leader and the next Prime Minister of Canada, replacing Justin Trudeau until an election is held.

Following border security deals

Trump pauses tariffs on Canada and Mexico

Trump agrees to delay implementation of tariffs on Canada and Mexico for 30 days, after speaking to the leaders of both countries.

Trudeau calls on Hamas to release all hostages

Resigning Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau stressing importance of sticking to ceasefire deal, calls for release of remaining hostages.

Justin Trudeau resigns as Prime Minister of Canada

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced his resignation as the leader of the Liberal Party and as PM earlier today.

Report:

Canadian PM Trudeau expected to resign as early as Monday

Three anonymous sources tell The Globe and Mail that Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is preparing to announce his resignation as leader of the Liberal Party, potentially as early as Monday.

Canada:

First Sephardi woman appointed to join federal cabinet

Rachel Bendayan, a Canadian Member of Parliament representing the district of Outremont in Montreal, makes history after being named Canada’s new Minister of Official Languages and Associate Minister of Public Safety in cabinet reshuffle by Prime Minister Trudeau.

Herzog speaks to Trudeau after firebombing of Montreal synagogue

Israeli President tells Canadian PM that 'words would not suffice, and that firm and decisive action must be taken to bring the perpetrators to justice, to stamp out antisemitism' after syangogue firebombed for 2nd time since October 7.

'Vile antisemitic attack'

Canadian politicians condemn Montreal synagogue firebombing

Canadian leaders condemn firebomb attack on Congregation Beth Tikvah in Montreal, the second time the synagogue has been attacked since October 7, 2023.

Report:

Canadian govt. on verge of collapse; PM Trudeau to resign

Following weakening of the ruling party in Canada, Minister of Finance announces her resignation, and it is anticipated that the Prime Minister will also resign later today.

'Appalling antisemitism'

Canadian politicians condemn anti-Israel protest in Montreal

Prime Minister Trudeau and other politicians condemn violent anti-Israel protests in Montreal. Trudeau: Acts of antisemitism, intimidation, and violence must be condemned wherever we see them.

Canadian PM: Amsterdam pogrom 'dark moment for our world'

'The news out of Amsterdam last night is horrifying. This is a dark moment for our world — and one we have seen before,' Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau writes.

Canada condemns Iran's strikes on Israel

Canadian Prime Minister says his country fully supports Israel's right to defend itself and reiterates calls for no further escalation in the war from all sides.

Canada demands Hamas surrender

Canadian Prime Minister and opposition leader condemn hostages' murder, call for Hamas terror group to surrender and for its removal from Gaza.

Canada:

Jewish lawmaker tapped as government's antisemitism advisor

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau names Anthony Housefather, who just last week was targeted by an antisemitic poster, to the role of Special Advisor on Jewish Community Relations and Antisemitism.

Canadian Prime Minister:

'Israeli people have the right to live in peace and security'

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau in statement on Israel’s Independence Day: Our countries have forged a close friendship and strong bilateral relationship.

Canada:

PM attacks protesters who praised Oct. 7 Hamas massacre

Prime Minister of Canada, Justin Trudeau, condemns pro-Palestinian demonstrators who called for an intifada and praised the Hamas attack during a demonstration outside the parliament building.

After significant alterations

Canada approves motion on Palestinian statehood

Canada’s parliament approves NDP's motion, but not before the ruling Liberals alter the wording to water down the part calling on the government to recognize "Palestine".

Trudeau to Gantz:

'Concerned over Israeli operation in Rafah'

Canadian Prime Minister speaks to Minister Benny Gantz, condemns Hamas but also shares his concern around Israel’s planned offensive in the Gaza city of Rafah.

Trudeau won't confirm resumption of UNRWA funding

Canadian Prime Minister refuses to confirm reports that Canada intends to restore funding to UN agency for “Palestinian refugees”.

Trudeau:

'Canada mulling sanctions on extremist settlers'

Canadian Prime Minister confirms his government is considering imposing sanctions on “extremist Israeli settlers” after the US took similar action.

Canada distances itself from South Africa lawsuit

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says Canada believes in the importance of the ICJ but that does not mean it supports South Africa’s case against Israel.

Canadian PM:

'Our commitment to Jewish community is unwavering'

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau meets Jewish community leaders in Toronto amid the sharp increase in acts of antisemitism in the city.

Canadian PM mourns Canadians murdered on October 7

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on death of Judith Weinstein Haggai: I’m heartbroken by the news.

Anti-Israel protesters swarm Canadian PM at Vancouver restaurant

Canadian Prime Minister escorted to safety as police broke up pro-Palestinian Arab protest outside restaurant where he was dining.

Netanyahu to Trudeau:

'Hamas, not Israel, is deliberately targeting civilians'

Netanyahu responds to Canadian Prime Minister: It is Hamas, not Israel, that should be held accountable for committing a double war crime.

Canadian PM blasts Israel:

'The killing of women, children and babies in Gaza must stop'

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau launches scathing attack on Israel: I urge the government of Israel to exercise maximum restraint.

Canadian PM speaks to Netanyahu amid Gaza war

Canadian PM Trudeau tells Netanyahu that Canada supports Israel's right to defend itself "in accordance with international law".

Joint int'l statement:

'Israel has the right to defend itself against terrorism'

Leaders of US, Canada, France, Germany, Italy and Britain back Israel, reiterate need to protect civilians.

Trudeau: 'Antisemitism has not disappeared'

The Prime Minister of Canada reiterated his condemnation of the Hamas invasion of Israel.

Canadian PM to Netanyahu:

'Canada supports Israel’s right to defend itself'

Canadian Prime Minister speaks to Netanyahu, condemns Hamas’ large-scale attacks against Israel.

Canada mulling declassifying list of ex-Nazis

The move follows the recent incident in which Parliament unknowingly glorified a Ukrainian who fought alongside the Nazis.

Canadian PM apologizes for parliament honoring Nazi veteran

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau apologizes after a Nazi veteran was praised in parliament: It was a terrible mistake.

Canadian PM:

'Credible intel that India is tied to slaying of Sikh leader'

Canadian PM Trudeau says Canada is probing "credible allegations" that Indian agents had a role in slaying of exiled Sikh near Vancouver.

Canadian PM Justin Trudeau:

‘Passover is a story of resilience in the face of hardship’

Trudeau issues Passover greeting to Jewish community, denounces antisemitism, oppression and hatred.

The Nazirite and a Kohen Gadol

Daf Yomi learners finish the Tractate Nazir just as we begin the Book of Vayikra on Shabbat with the work of the Kohen Gadol. A comparison.

Canada:

'Unidentified object' shot down over territory of Yukon

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says he ordered the object to be shot down because it violated Canadian airspace.

3 years since flight disaster

Trudeau: We will pursue justice and accountability for victims

Three years ago Ukraine International Airlines Flight 752 was shot down minutes after taking off. Today Canadian PM met families of victims.

Canadian Prime Minister:

'On Hanukkah, we reaffirm our commitment to combat antisemitism'

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau: The candles of the Hanukkiah serve as a reminder that, just as light drowns out the dark, love conquers hate.

Canadian PM lights Hanukkah candles ahead of holiday

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau gets an early start to Hanukkah, participates in candle lighting ceremony with Jewish leaders.

Canadian PM condemns Jerusalem bombings

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau: Incredibly saddened to learn about death of Canadian in Jerusalem terrorist attack.

Watch: Tense moment between Trudeau, Chinese leader goes viral

President Xi taped telling Trudeau that it was 'inappropriate' to leak details of their conversation to the press.

Canada bans IRGC leaders from entering the country

Canadian PM Justin Trudeau says more than 10,000 members of the IRGC leadership will be inadmissible to Canada forever.

Canadian PM:

'Yom Kippur a time for self-reflection, repentance, and renewal'

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau highlights important contributions of Jewish Canadians to the country in Yom Kippur statement.

Canadian Prime Minister:

'Shana Tova U’metuka!'

Canadian PM Justin Trudeau hails the contribution of Jewish communities to Canada in a statement in honor of Rosh Hashanah.

Canadian PM says goodbye to Queen Elizabeth II

Canadian PM Justin Trudeau: A chapter in our shared history has drawn to a close.

Canadian government to review funding to anti-racism groups

In response to anti-Jewish tweets by anti-racism consultant, Canadian PM Justin Trudeau pledges review of group's funding.

Canada creating team to counter Russian disinformation

PM Justin Trudeau says special office is needed to 'continue fighting Russian disinformation.'

Canadian PM tests positive for COVID a second time

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announces he has tested positive for COVID-19 and will be isolating.

Canada to impose sanctions on 10 Russian oligarchs and officials

Days after accusing Russia of using cluster bombs and calling for a no-fly zone over Ukraine, Canada adds more Russia sanctions.

Trudeau: We see a bit of a slippage in our democracies

Canadian PM laments "countries allowing increasing misinformation and disinformation to be shared on social media."

After end of truckers' protest

Trudeau revokes emergency powers

Canadian PM removes emergency powers he invoked to end truckers' protest.

Alberta premier to sue Trudeau for invoking emergency powers

Premier Jason Kenney announces Alberta will file court challenge against Canadian government's invocation of Emergency Act.

Canadian parliament approves Trudeau's emergency powers

Parliament votes 185 to 151 to invoke emergency powers act, granting unprecedented powers to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau.

The decline of free societies is rooted in these two words

By responding to truckers protesting vaccine mandates saying they had “unacceptable views,” Trudeau undermined the right to dissent. Op-ed.

Flashback: Trudeau expresses admiration for Chinese dictatorship

Dave Rubin discusses Justin Trudeau’s unearthed comments on Chinese dictatorship in light of Trudeau's recent response to protesters.

AJC slams Elon Musk for tweet comparing Justin Trudeau to Hitler

Tesla CEO denounced by American Jewish Committee for post comparing Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to Adolf Hitler.

Trudeau slammed for accusing Jewish MP of supporting swastikas

Canadian PM condemned by opposition MPs after accusing Jewish member of Conservative Party of “standing with people who wave swastikas.”

The stench in the air over Ottawa, Canada, isn’t diesel fuel

The media reports of the trucker convoy protest are opinions masquerading as news, using every trick in the book. Op-ed.

Amid truckers' protest:

Canadian PM invokes emergency powers

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau invokes Emergencies Act to help clear protests in Ottawa and border crossings.

Tucker: Trudeau has declared Canada a dictatorship

Tucker Carlson: "Let's be clear - this is a defining moment in the history of Canada and the English-speaking West."