Justin Trudeau

After New Zealand Attack, PM Jacinda Ardern Praised For "Grace, Empathy"

World News | Anna Fifield, The Washington Post | Monday March 18, 2019

For the first 16 months of her tenure, Jacinda Ardern was feted around an increasingly populist world for being young, female and progressive. The 37-year-old New Zealand prime minister, together with Justin Trudeau of Canada and France's Emmanuel Macron, were celebrated as the antidote to Donald Trump. Vogue magazine ran a glamorous photo spread o...

With 18 Canadians Dead, Justin Trudeau Calls Ethiopia Crash ''Devastating''

World News | Agence France-Presse | Monday March 11, 2019

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Sunday deplored the "devastating news" that 18 Canadian nationals were among the 157 people killed in the crash of an Ethiopian Airlines jetliner.

Justin Trudeau Says He's Learned From Scandal, But Does Not Apologise

World News | Emily Rauhala, The Washington Post | Friday March 8, 2019

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is famous for offering earnest apologies, but one month into the biggest political scandal of his career, there is nary a "sorry" in sight.

Battling Political Crisis, Canadian PM Justin Trudeau Denies Wrongdoing

World News | Agence France-Presse | Thursday March 7, 2019

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Thursday denied accusations of "inappropriate" meddling in the prosecution of a corporate giant, as the country's golden boy leader battles his worst crisis since taking office.

"Lost Confidence": Second Canadian Cabinet Minister Quits Over Scandal

World News | Reuters | Tuesday March 5, 2019

In a serious blow to Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, a second member of his Cabinet resigned on Monday, saying she had lost confidence in how the government had dealt with an escalating political scandal.

Justin Trudeau's Ex-Attorney General Alleges Meddling In Corruption Case

World News | Agence France-Presse | Friday March 1, 2019

Canada's former attorney general on Wednesday accused Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's inner circle and other officials of attempted political interference in a criminal prosecution.

Canada's Opposition Seek Probe In Corruption Case, Ask Justin Trudeau To Resign

World News | Agence France-Presse | Friday March 1, 2019

Canada's opposition leader formally asked federal police on Thursday to investigate a claim of political meddling by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's government in the criminal prosecution of engineering giant SNC-Lavalin.

An Unsure Trump Says He'd Have A "Hard Time" Letting Son Play Football

World News | Cindy Boren, The Washington Post | Monday February 4, 2019

When he was campaigning for president, Donald Trump railed against professional football, telling an audience that the game had become "soft like our country has become soft." On the eve of Super Bowl LIII weekend, he admitted that he wasn't sure he would want his youngest son to play the game because of "the reports that I see coming out having to...

Trudeau Sacks Canadian Envoy To China After Huawei Controversy

World News | Agence France-Presse | Sunday January 27, 2019

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Saturday said he had sought and accepted the resignation of Ottawa's ambassador to China, days after the diplomat sparked controversy with criticism of the US extradition request for a top Huawei executive.

China "Not Worried In The Slightest" Over Death Penalty To Canadian

World News | Reuters | Thursday January 17, 2019

China said on Wednesday it was "not worried in the slightest" by mounting international concern over the death sentence handed to a Canadian for drug smuggling.

China Calls Justin Trudeau's Remarks On Death Sentence "Irresponsible"

World News | Agence France-Presse | Tuesday January 15, 2019

Beijing on Tuesday slammed Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau for making "irresponsible remarks" after he criticised a Chinese court's death sentence against a convicted Canadian drug smuggler.

"Trudeau's Lost Twin": Afghan Talent Show Singer Turns Into Celebrity

World News | Agence France-Presse | Monday January 14, 2019

An Afghan talent show contestant's striking resemblance to Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has turned him into an unlikely celebrity in the war-torn country -- and potentially given him the winning edge.

Justin Trudeau Confirms Canada Has Granted Asylum To Saudi Teen

World News | Agence France-Presse | Friday January 11, 2019

An 18-year-old Saudi asylum seeker who fled her family and armed only with Twitter staved off deportation from Thailand has been accepted as a refugee by Canada.

"Will You Push Trump Off A Cliff For Beer?" Trudeau Was Asked. His Reply

World News | Josh Wingrove, Bloomberg | Thursday January 10, 2019

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau fielded an unusual question Wednesday: would he accept a beer in exchange for pushing Donald Trump off a cliff?

Canada Looking For A Way Out Of Big Saudi Arms Deal, Says Justin Trudeau

World News | Reuters | Monday December 17, 2018

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, speaking in an interview that aired on Sunday, said for the first time that his Liberal government was looking for a way out of a multibillion-dollar arms deal with Saudi Arabia.