Oval Office Chat Session: Prime Minister-Designate Justin Trudeau of Canada

 

The President spoke by phone today with Prime Minister-designate Justin Trudeau of Canada to congratulate him on the Liberal Party’s victory in the October 19 elections.  The two leaders agreed on the importance of deepening the already strong United States-Canada relationship and committed to strengthening the countries’ joint efforts to promote trade, combat terrorism, and mitigate climate change.  In particular, they noted the successful conclusion of Trans-Pacific Partnership negotiations and the need to move forward with implementing the high standards of the agreement, which promises to boost economic growth and support good-paying jobs on both sides of the border.  They committed to work together to achieve an ambitious and durable global climate agreement in Paris in December.  The President wished the Prime Minister-Designate well and noted that he looks forward to meeting with him in the near future.  

 

Source: The White House, Office of the Press Secretary