OTTAWA,
ON, March 28, 2024 /CNW/ - The Prime Minister,
Justin Trudeau, today announced that the Prime Minister of
France, Gabriel Attal, will travel to Canada from April 10 to
12, 2024.
Canada and France enjoy a strong relationship rooted in
close co-operation and shared history, culture, and values.
Prime Minister Attal's visit to Canada will provide an opportunity to advance
our work on shared priorities including climate action,
conservation, and building a net zero economy; growing trade;
reaffirming our unwavering commitment to promote the French
language and francophone cultures; and protecting democracy and
human rights around the world – including in support of
Ukraine against Russia's brutal war of aggression.
On April 10 and 11, Prime Minister
Attal will be in Ottawa, where he
will meet with Prime Minister Trudeau to strengthen bilateral
co-operation, with a focus on climate action. Prime Minister Attal
will also meet with the Governor General of Canada, Her Excellency the Right Honourable
Mary Simon.
Following the Ottawa portion of
his visit, Prime Minister Attal will visit Québec City and Montréal
on April 11 and 12.
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"Canada and France are friends united by a shared
language, a shared history, and shared values. I look forward to
welcoming Prime Minister Attal to Canada and to working together to advance some
of our shared priorities, from climate action, to trade, to
protecting democracy. Together, we can make life better for people
on both sides of the Atlantic."
— The Rt. Hon. Justin Trudeau,
Prime Minister of Canada
Quick Facts
- This will be Prime Minister Attal's first official visit to
Canada, and his first official
travel outside of the European Union since he became Prime
Minister.
- As a permanent member of the United Nations Security Council,
the North Atlantic Treaty Organization, the G7, and the G20, a
founding member of the European Union, and a leading partner in La
Francophonie, France is a key ally
for Canada on the international
stage.
- In 2023, France was
Canada's third largest merchandise
export market in the European Union, and its twelfth-largest
trading partner globally, with two-way merchandise trade totalling
$12.9 billion.
- In 2023, Canadian exports to France amounted to $4.3 billion, while imports from
France totalled $8.6 billion.
- In France, Canada is represented by an embassy in
Paris and consulates in
Lyon, Nice, and Toulouse.
France is represented in Canada by its embassy in Ottawa and consulates in Vancouver, Toronto, Montréal, Québec City, and
Moncton.
Associated Links
- Canada-France relations
- Canada-France Climate and Environment Partnership
- Canada-European Union Comprehensive Economic and Trade
Agreement (CETA)
This document is also available at https://pm.gc.ca
SOURCE Prime Minister's Office