Thursday November 10, 2016

Editorial Cartoon by Graeme MacKay, The Hamilton Spectator Ð Thursday November 10, 2016 Trudeau pledges to work with president-elect Trump Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has congratulated Donald Trump on his stunning upset election win and is pledging to work with the president-elect, saying the two nations have a common goal in the success of their citizens. In his first comments TuesdayÕs U.S. election, upset, Trudeau looked past the months of divisive debate south of the border and stressed what the two countries have in common. ÒThe relationship between Canada and the United States is based on shared values and shared hopes and dreams and we will always work well together,Ó the prime minister said in Ottawa. ÒWe are strong because we listen to each other and we respect each other,Ó he told students gathered at a We Day event. ÒIÕm going to work with president-elect TrumpÕs administration as we move forward in a positive way for not just Canadians and Americans but the whole world,Ó he said. It was a theme that was also reflected in TrudeauÕs official statement on the election and his comments on social media Wednesday as Ottawa awoke to a new and surprising reality in America. In a statement, the prime minister said that his government looks forward to working with the U.S. on issues such as trade, investment, and international peace and security. ÒThe relationship between our two countries serves as a model for the world. Our shared values, deep cultural ties, and strong integrated economies will continue to provide the basis for advancing our strong and prosperous partnership,Ó Trudeau said in his statement. (Source: Toronto Star)Êhttps://www.thestar.com/news/world/uselection/2016/11/09/trudeau-congratulates-trump-on-us-election-win.html USA, Canada, sunny ways, Donald Trump, Justin Trudeau, trade, Nafta, TPP, Nato, Climate change, diplomacy

Editorial Cartoon by Graeme MacKay, The Hamilton Spectator – Thursday November 10, 2016

Trudeau pledges to work with president-elect Trump

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has congratulated Donald Trump on his stunning upset election win and is pledging to work with the president-elect, saying the two nations have a common goal in the success of their citizens.

Justin Trudeau, Prime Minister of Canada, 2015. Caricature by Graeme MacKay (Hamilton, Ontario, Canada) 2015. Caricature, Justin Trudeau, Prime Minister, Canada, Canadian, PM, politics, history, Liberal, Quebec

In his first comments Tuesday’s U.S. election, upset, Trudeau looked past the months of divisive debate south of the border and stressed what the two countries have in common.

“The relationship between Canada and the United States is based on shared values and shared hopes and dreams and we will always work well together,” the prime minister said in Ottawa.

Editorial Cartoon by Graeme MacKay, The Hamilton Spectator Ð Wednesday June 29, 2016 Trudeau looks for reset with Mexico, leadership role with Americas The official state visit by Mexico's President Enrique Pena Nieto in Ottawa today is a chance for Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to not only reset the bilateral relationship, but also for Canada to show it can play a leadership role in the Americas. Trudeau's meeting with Pena Nieto comes ahead of Wednesday's North American Leaders Summit with U.S. President Barack Obama, a gathering also known as the Three Amigos. In the lead-up to this week's meetings, Trudeau's government has been relaying a clear message to Canada's allies in the Americas. "It is absolutely the case that we are living in a time of a tremendous wave of populist protectionism and anti-immigrant sentiment around the world," International Trade Minister Chrystia Freeland said in an interview with CBC News Network's Power & Politics on Monday. Freeland said the Pacific Alliance countries are "important and valuable allies" who are worried about rising anti-immigration and protectionist sentiments from abroad. "When they hear people talking about building walls, that concerns them deeply and rightly," Freeland said without naming Donald Trump, the Republican presidential candidate whose proposal for a wall along the Mexican-U.S. border has been a controversial part of his campaign. (Source: CBC News) http://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/justin-trudeau-enrique-pena-nieto-ottawa-state-visit-1.3637234 Canada, USA, Mexico, amigos, bridge, Donald Trump, Justin Trudeau,ÊEnrique Pena Nieto, fire

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“We are strong because we listen to each other and we respect each other,” he told students gathered at a We Day event.

“I’m going to work with president-elect Trump’s administration as we move forward in a positive way for not just Canadians and Americans but the whole world,” he said.

It was a theme that was also reflected in Trudeau’s official statement on the election and his comments on social media Wednesday as Ottawa awoke to a new and surprising reality in America.

In a statement, the prime minister said that his government looks forward to working with the U.S. on issues such as trade, investment, and international peace and security.

“The relationship between our two countries serves as a model for the world. Our shared values, deep cultural ties, and strong integrated economies will continue to provide the basis for advancing our strong and prosperous partnership,” Trudeau said in his statement. (Source: Toronto Star)