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Justin Trudeau

The beach at the popular tourist resort of Puerto Peñasco in the state of Sonora, Mexico, September 2018.
Energy
Mexico’s clean energy plan could run into trouble at leaders’ summit
Gotabaya Rajapaksa, president of Sri Lanka, right, arrives at United Nations headquarters, during the 76th Session of the UN General Assembly in New York
Top of The World
UNGA 76th session convenes in New York
A line of vehicles wait to cross the Canadian border in view of a Canadian flag made of flowers
COVID-19
As Canada border reopens to Americans, US restrictions leave many confused
A woman holds on to a child's hand and she places flowers at a memorial
Violence
After killing of Muslim family in Canada, this advocate calls for a collective plan to fight Islamophobia
Flowers, children's shoes and other items rest at a memorial
Human rights
Gruesome boarding school discovery forces Canada to reckon with its cultural genocide history
President Joe Biden signs his first executive order in the Oval Office of the White House on Jan. 20, 2021, in Washington, DC.
Biden administration
How Biden’s Keystone XL Pipeline cancellation could test US-Canada relations
US Capitol police with guns drawn stand near a barricaded door as members of a mob try to break into the House Chamber in Washington.
Top of The World
The world reacts to chaotic rampage at the US Capitol; China calls out US on ‘hypocrisy’; Biden victory confirmed by Congress
The US Treasury Department building is shown from above with its large Greek columns marking the entrance.
Top of The World
Treasury, Commerce departments hacked; Canada receives first COVID-19 vaccine shipment; Hong Kong court denied bail for Jimmy Lai
Paul Whelan is shown standing in a glass enclosed box wearing a sweater with two men standing out side of the glass wearing balaclavas.
Top of The World
Russia, Philippines hand down controversial convictions; Beijing lockdowns return; New Zealand sports fans return to stadiums
Russia’s President Vladimir Putin and US President Donald Trump are shown sitting in arm chairs and leaning toward each other shaking hands.
Top of The World
Trump suggests inviting Russia to the G-7; A global spotlight on US amid ongoing protests
Niagra Falls waterfall with a few tourists in the distance
COVID-19
Niagara Falls is off-limits to Americans as US-Canada border remains closed
Three small, clear glass vials are shown with the eyes of a scientist looking at them in the background.
Coronavirus Conversations
Discussion: What are the potential vaccines and treatments for the coronavirus?
The President of European Commission Ursula von der Leyen is shown in a close up photograph wearing pearl earings and the word "coronavirus" in the background.
COVID-19
World leaders pledge $8 billion to fight the coronavirus but US steers clear
A police officer is shown through the windows of a truck with the driver looking at the officer.
Top of The World
Europe, Africa cut off travel in desperate attempt to slow COVID-19; Cramped conditions heighten risk for prisoners, immigrant detainees; What does a pandemic do for the environment?
A medical officer wearing a white protective suit and a full face mask is shown spraying a carpet of a open area.
COVID-19
Coronavirus hits politicians, sports and showbiz stars as it spreads across globe
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Elections
Trudeau’s ‘because it’s 2015’ feminist moment is over. Will women support him again?
A woman drags a suitcase in the foreground. In the background, a police officer and three men dragging suitcases.
Migration
As asylum-seekers trek north, Canada examines border loophole
A man sits in a chair with text next to him: "But Prime Minister The question was did you disclose to the ethics commissioner about your Star Wars collection?"
Arts, Culture & Media
YouTube impersonator to fill in for Trudeau on ‘The Simpsons’
Lilly Singh poses in a magenta gown
Arts, Culture & Media
Indian Canadian YouTube star Lilly Singh will have her own late night show on NBC
Trudeau
Trudeau apologizes for mistreatment of Inuit during tuberculosis epidemic
Three GM employees at a meeting with worried faces.
Jobs
GM to slash jobs and production in North America, drawing criticism from Trump and unions
Protestors hold up signs at a rally against a proposed Kinder Morgan oil pipeline expansion on Burnaby Mountain in 2014 in British Columbia. In late May, the Canadian government announced it would fund an expansion project for the Kinder Morgan Trans Moun
With pipeline decision, Canada’s Trudeau draws ire of environmental supporters
A man walks past the mirrored Charlevoix G7 logo in shadow in Quebec.
G7 leaders set to clash with combative Trump over tariffs, trade
"Water is Life"
Environment
In Canada, a pipeline environmental engineer protests her former company’s tar sands plan
Police officers arrest suspect driver after a van hit multiple people at a major intersection in Toronto, Canada April 23, 2018, in this picture obtained from social media.
Conflict
Driver kills 10, injures 15 plowing van into Toronto sidewalk crowd
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Global Politics
Trudeau missteps drawing ire during India visit
Reveal journalists teamed up with The International Consortium of Investigative Journalists to report on a massive leak of confidential records that exposes the financial hideaways of iconic brands and power brokers across the political spectrum.
Business
Paradise Papers: Offshore trove exposes Trump-Russia links and piggy banks of the wealthiest 1 percent
Oil flows through pipes to the Westridge Marine near Vancouver, BC. A second, much larger pipeline here is part of Canadian prime minister Justin Trudeau's plan to increase exports of oil from Alberta's tar sands region. Opponents say that would increase
Environment
This Canadian oil pipeline could cause the next great controversy
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau speaking at the signing ceremony on climate change at the UN in 2016. Trudeau has committed Canada to steep reductions in carbon pollution, while also pushing to expand tar sands oil production.
Economics
Climate warrior? Champion of ‘Big Oil’? Canada’s leader wants to be both.
Torn up Quran in Canada
Education
Canadian groups are lashing out about Muslim prayer in schools
Trucks wait in a long line for border customs control to cross into the US at the Otay border crossing in Tijuana, Mexico.
Economics
Trump will give NAFTA talks a shot, but withdrawal is still possible
Death of Evidence rally
Global Politics
What lessons can Canada offer the US on the suppression of scientific research?
Harvest moon over Coal Harbor
Economics
Canada is moving ahead with an aggressive carbon reduction plan
Justin Trudeau's new Marvel cover, which features him in a boxing uniform
Culture
The surprisingly intricate history of the Trudeau family appearing in comic books
Bill Moore and Judith Fearing are members of Nelson Friends of Refugees. They've raised money and secured an apartment for a family of Syrian refugees. All they need now are the refugees. But they're still waiting.
Conflict
Some Canadians really want to sponsor Syrian refugees. Turns out it’s harder than they thought.
Martine Warren, a scientific advisor to the Bank of Canada, demonstrates how to view a security feature on the new polymer Canadian 100 dollar bill to reveal hidden numbers when pointed at a single point light source in Toronto November 14, 2011.
Finance
Canada to beat US in getting a Canadian woman on its banknotes
President Barack Obama meets with Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington March 10, 2016.
Global Politics
Justin Trudeau’s visit warms up the US’ chilly relationship with Canada
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Environment
It’s Canada (again)! This time, it’s helping to lead the way to fix the environment
Canada's Prime Minister Justin Trudeau speaks to journalists as he arrives for a Liberal caucus meeting on Parliament Hill in Ottawa, Canada on November 5, 2015.
Global Politics
In his dad’s old office, Canada’s new prime minister is making some changes
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Environment
How a new prime minister will reshape Canada’s environmental policies
Both outgoing Canadian prime minister Steven Harper and his newly-elected successor Justin Trudeau hope these sections of pipe will eventually get put into place as part of the planned Keystone XL oil pipeline from Alberta to Texas. But politics and econo
Environment
In Canada, Harper’s out, but the Keystone pipeline may not be
Canada's Liberal Party leader, Justin Trudeau
Global Politics
He’s ‘ridiculously photogenic.’ Will he be Canada’s next leader?