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Justin Trudeau
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“You understand not just the value, but the power, of community better than most. And that's why I trust you will be the 21st century's greatest generation. You know what is wrong with the world and how to fix it. Your job is not only to challenge people like me, but to bring us along.”
Justin Trudeau (born 1971) first seen 2020 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Commencement address to the class of 2020 at Carleton University, which was broadcast nationally for all graduates commemorating their achievements remotely due to social distancing measures imposed amid the Covid-19 pa…
“This is not the first time our country has been called to stand united and strong. In the face of change, our Greatest Generation showed us that overcoming crisis isn’t easy. They didn’t give up. And neither can we.”
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Recorded in: In a televised address to the country following the Speech from the Throne that opened the second session of the 43rd Parliament, Trudeau once more invokes the legacy of the "Greatest Generation" who mounted a collectiv…
“We are in an unprecedented global pandemic that really sucks. ... This sucks, it really, really does. But we're going to get through it by doing what Canadians always do: by pulling together, by working hard, and by knowing that better days are coming.”
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Recorded in: Off-the-cuff remarks at a press conference to discuss the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, in response to a reporter's question about "COVID fatigue" impacting the public (27 October 2020); Trudeau also mentioned that his six…
“Be a superhero this Halloween, not a super-spreader. Wear your mask, keep your distance, and follow your local public health rules. And whatever you get up to tonight, stay safe. Happy Halloween, everyone!”
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Recorded in: Statement on Twitter encouraging Canadians to follow public health protocols and modify their celebrations due to the unique circumstances of the COVID-19 pandemic (31 October 2020)
“Canadians are deeply disturbed and saddened by the attack on democracy in the United States, our closest ally and neighbour. Violence will never succeed in overruling the will of the people. Democracy in the US must be upheld - and it will be.”
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Recorded in: Statement on Twitter condemning violent attacks on the U.S. Capitol by a mob of Donald Trump supporters, attempting to sabotage the confirmation of Joe Biden's victory in the Electoral College during the 2020 U.S. presi…
“What we witnessed was an assault on democracy by violent rioters, incited by the current president and other politicians. As shocking, deeply disturbing, and frankly saddening as that event remains, we have also seen this week that democracy is resilient in America, our closest ally and neighbour. Violence has no place in our societies, and extremists will not succeed in overruling the will of the people.”
Justin Trudeau (born 1971) first seen 2021 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Further statements in regards to the attack on the U.S. Capitol by radicalized supporters of Donald Trump, made during a COVID-19 press conference outside Rideau Cottage (8 January 2021); observers and news reports desc…
“We know that, even as we watch with extreme concern everything unfolding in the United States over these past few days ... we are not immune to that in Canada. ... We have a responsibility as Canadians to continue to lead with respect, to engage substantially with different points of view and to never resort to violence as a way of impacting public discourse. That is something that Canadians have recommitted to across the country over these past days and we will continue to be extremely vigilant to remember that the choices we make as leaders, as politicians, have consequences.”
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Recorded in: At that same press conference, Trudeau also reminded Canadians that their own country was not immune to the risk of political violence and polarization, and cautioned his colleagues and adversaries in public life not to…
“You are sending us back to work with a clear mandate to get Canada through this pandemic, and to the brighter days ahead. My friends, that is exactly what we are ready to do.”
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Recorded in: rudeau's Liberals Win Canada Election, But Miss The Majority In Parliament" (September 21, 2021)
“50 years ago today, Prime Minister Pierre Elliott Trudeau announced multiculturalism as an official government policy. It was the first policy of its kind in the world, and it recognized and celebrated a fundamental characteristic of our heritage and identity - our diversity.”
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Recorded in: 8 October 2021 tweet regarding 8 October 1971 announcement by Pierre Trudeau
“The Incident Response Group met today to discuss the floods, landslides, and extreme weather conditions that are affecting thousands of people in BC. We’ll keep doing everything we can to make sure people get the help and support they need. More here: [blocked by WMF spam filter]”
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Recorded in: Justin Trudeau@JustinTrudeau on Twitter (November 17, 2021)
“We will be here for whatever is needed. We need to rebuild. We need to rebuild more resilient infrastructure that's going to be able to handle 100-year storms every few years because that seems to be the pattern we're on. It's going to be expensive but it would be far more expensive to do less or not to do enough.”
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Recorded in: at news conference at the legislature in Victoria Ottawa and British Columbia promise co-operation on province's flooding (November 26, 2021)
“The concerns expressed by a few people gathered in Ottawa right now are not new, not surprising, are heard, but are a continuation of what we have unfortunately seen in disinformation and misinformation online – conspiracy theorists about microchips, about God knows what else that go with the tinfoil hats.”
Justin Trudeau (born 1971) first seen 2022 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: In response to a question from Marieke Walsh of The Globe and Mail regarding protesters' concerns about the safety of COVID-19 vaccines, during an address to Canadians from a secure and undisclosed location where he and…
“Canada firmly and unequivocally denounces female genital mutilation. No woman or girl - anywhere in the world - should ever live in fear of physical or psychological harm.”
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Recorded in: 6 February 2022 tweet
“Female genital mutilation/cutting (FGM/C) is a harmful practice conducted for non‑medical reasons. Canada is a strong advocate for gender equality and the empowerment of women and girls at home and abroad.”
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Recorded in: 6 February 2022 in Statement by the Prime Minister on the International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation
“Today, we are announcing a ban on all imports of crude oil from Russia, an industry that has benefited President Putin and his oligarchs greatly. And while Canada has imported very little amounts in recent years, this measure sends a powerful message,”
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Recorded in: Trudeau announces Canada ban on Russian oil imports (28 February 2022)
“We have a responsibility to make the case to people about why these values matter so much — not just to Ukrainians but to us all. We must recommit ourselves to the work of strengthening our democracies, and demonstrate the principled leadership people are looking for.”
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Recorded in: As Trudeau warns democracy faces a 'defining moment,' NATO reinforces its eastern flank (March 23, 2022)
“The investment in this budget is going to allow for thousands more (charging stations). We know that that is a key path forward in helping families make that final decision to switch to electric.”
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Recorded in: Trudeau wants more electric vehicles across Canada; does not rule out nuclear power (April 11, 2022)
“She would proclaim ‘it was good to be home’ when returning to her beloved Canada. She was indeed at home here, and Canadians never ceased to return her affection.”
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Recorded in: Statement on the death of Queen Elizabeth II, the longest-serving monarch of the Commonwealth (September 8, 2022)
“As you know, we Canadians love to boast when our artists succeed on the world stage. Quite frankly, throughout your career, Ryan, both on and off the screen, you've given us so much to swagger about.”
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Recorded in: In a pre-recorded message, Trudeau salutes Canadian actor and personal friend Ryan Reynolds, the recipient of the 36th annual American Cinematheque Award (November 17, 2022) | Video
“I am absolutely, absolutely serene and confident that I made the right choice.”
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Recorded in: Trudeau defends the invocation of the never-before-used Emergencies Act to disperse the "Freedom Convoy" occupation, during testimony at the final day of a six-week-long inquiry (November 25, 2022) | Video
“It has been an incredible pleasure to be part of fighting the good fight on the right side. That is about respecting people. Can we move beyond "tolerate" and start embracing, loving, and accepting, and learning from, and being challenged by? That's how you build a resilient society. That's what we're trying to do in Canada. And we've got a lot of work still to do.”
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Recorded in: Trudeau promotes the cause of compassion for others and openness to diversity during a period of heightened concern for the well-being of LGBT communities, in a cameo appearance on Canada's Drag Race: Canada vs. The Wor…
“Our greatest strength will always be the openness, ingenuity, and resolve of all Canadians. I'm proud of who we are as a country.”
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Recorded in: Remarks to attendees at the Liberal Party's 2022 holiday gathering, after a tumultuous year that included war in Ukraine, an economic crisis in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Queen's death, and the "Freedom Conv…
“I can... but I don't... often. And whenever I do, it drives Sophie crazy, because I'm slow. I'm meticulous. It's just like, "oh my God, it takes hours -- just throw it in!" I'm like no, I'm trying to do it right.”
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Recorded in: In response to a question from longtime friend and former radio D.J., Terry DiMonte, as to whether Trudeau is adept at cooking, during their annual year-end "non-political" conversational interview (December 20, 2022) |…
“It's the time of year when things slow down a little bit, when Christmas movies -- including Die Hard -- are on repeat...”
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Recorded in: Statement marking the 2022 Christmas holidays in which Trudeau reiterates his stance that the 1988 action film Die Hard is deserving of inclusion in the holiday-movies canon, a position he had taken previously (December…
“I think the whole point of pants... is to cover your bum.”
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Recorded in: In response to a user submission to a year-end question-and-answer dialogue on Twitter, regarding the correct way for dogs to wear pants (December 29, 2022)
“Canada is not signing contracts with the lowest bidder that then turn around and leave us exposed to security flaws”
Justin Trudeau (born 1971) first seen 2023 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Trudeau says decision to contract out ArriveCAN app development was 'illogical' (January 23, 2023)
“Canada is better off because of Ed Broadbent's selfless service. An advocate for equality and champion for justice, his commitment to helping others never wavered. He leaves behind an incredible legacy – one that will, no doubt, continue to inspire people across the country.”
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Recorded in: Ed Broadbent, former NDP leader, dead at 87" CBC (January 11, 2024)
“Jewish Canadians indeed helped build this country and will always have a home here. We stand with you, and the entire community, against this hate.”
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Recorded in: Jewish Canadian MP called Neo-Nazi, 'get out of Canada' in flyers (July 4, 2024)
“I have the names of a number of parliamentarians, former parliamentarians and/or candidates in the Conservative Party of Canada who are engaged, or at high risk of, or for whom there is clear intelligence around foreign interference,”
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Recorded in: according to Trudeau tells inquiry some Conservative parliamentarians are involved in foreign interference (Oct 16, 2024) by CBC
“There isn't a snowball's chance in hell that Canada would become part of the United States.”
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Recorded in: In response to U.S. President Donald Trump's declarations that Canada should be annexed as American territory and become the "51st state," ostensibly with Trudeau as its "governor" and NHL hall-of-famer and Trump suppor…
“[On President Trump] What he wants is to see a total collapse of the Canadian economy, because that'll make it easier to annex us.”
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Recorded in: From exchanges with the Canadian media in Ottawa, as cited in "How Trump's '51st State' Canada Talk Came to Be Seen as Deadly Serious", The New York Times (March 7, 2025).
“You can't take our country -- and you can't take our game.”
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Recorded in: Remarks on social media after the 3-2 victory by Canada's national team in the final game of the Four Nations hockey tournament against the United States. The series took place amid a wave of defensive Canadian national…
“A year-end interview with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau | CBC News Special (2023) Rosemary Barton interview on Youtube”
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“You know, there's a level of admiration I actually have for China because their basic dictatorship is allowing them to actually turn their economy around on a dime and say "we need to go green fastest...we need to start investing in solar." I mean there is a flexibility that I know Stephen Harper must dream about of having a dictatorship that he can do everything he wanted that I find quite interesting. But if I were to reach out and say which...which kind of administration I most admire, I think there's something to be said right here in Canada for the way our territories are run. Nunavut, Northwest Territories, and the Yukon are done without political parties around consensus. And are much more like a municipal government. And I think there's a lot to be said for people pulling together to try and solve issues rather than to score points off of each other. And I think we need a little more of that. But Sun News can now report that I prefer China.”
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Recorded in: Trudeau's controversial statement in full on what he termed China's "basic dictatorship" (8 November 2013), where he elaborated further that what piqued his interest in the country was their ability to accelerate drasti…
“Tomorrow, millions of people will gather with loved ones across Canada and around the world to mark the Christmas holiday. On this day, Christians reflect on their faith and celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ. This occasion inspires families and communities to come together, share what they have, and give back to those less fortunate. May we take this time to reflect on our many blessings, and remind our loved ones how much they mean to us. On behalf of the Liberal Party of Canada and our entire Liberal Caucus, Sophie and I wish you all a most joyous holiday season. From my family to yours: merry Christmas.”
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Recorded in: Statement by Liberal Party of Canada Leader Justin Trudeau on Christmas (December 24, 2014)
“I would agree that encyclopedias could teach me facts, but only a great story could transport me into the mind of another person. These stories taught me about empathy, about good and evil, about love and sorrow. My tastes covered many different genres, but the books I loved most proposed the idea that ordinary people (not to mention hobbits) are born with the capability to do extraordinary, even heroic things. The realization came as a sort of code to all the lessons my parents had taught me about looking beyond wealth and appearances, and appreciating the worth of everyone I met. ... It’s a lesson that sticks with me to this day. No real leader can see the people around them as static creatures. If you cannot see the potential in the people around you, it’s impossible to rouse them to great things. That may be one of the reasons why, even now, I always make time for a novel or two every month, amongst the mountains of serious works and briefing notes. Facts may fuel a leader’s intellect. But literature fuels the soul.”
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“ISIL would like us to see them as a credible threat to our way of life, our civilization. We know Canada is stronger, much stronger, than the threat posed by a gang of murderous thugs who are terrorizing some of the most vulnerable people on earth. Call us old-fashioned, but we think that we ought to avoid doing precisely what our enemies want us to do. They want us to elevate them, to give in to fear, to indulge in hatred, to eye one another with suspicion and to take leave of our faculties. The lethal enemy of barbarism isn't hatred. It is reason. And the people terrorized by ISIL every day don't need our vengeance. They need our help.”
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Recorded in: February 8, 2016 BBC Article (later misquoted)
“Every time there was a big transformation, whether it was the Industrial Revolution and the steam engine, there was this worry that there were going to be no more jobs. ... But I think at the same time, looking at a delay that might have happened 100 years ago or 200 years ago is different from understanding that the pace of change is so rapid that if we start, and we tool up our workforce to be more flexible, more open, more skilled in seeing where the opportunities are, we’re going to be better positioned than anyone else in the world. I’m not saying there’s not going to be disruption. [But] we’re doing well because we are back investing in the kinds of things that are making a difference in people’s lives.”
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Recorded in: Trudeau on Canada's readiness for automation of the labour force, Bloomberg Businessweek interview, April 26, 2017
“Gender equality is not only an issue for women and girls. All of us benefit when women and girls have the same opportunities as men and boys—and it’s on all of us to make that a reality. Our sons have the power and the responsibility to change our culture of sexism, and I want Xavier and Hadrien—when he’s a little older—to understand that deeply. But I want, too, to help them grow into empathetic young people and adults, strong allies who walk through the world with openness, love, and a fierce attachment to justice. I want my sons to escape the pressure to be a particular kind of masculine that is so damaging to men and to the people around them. I want them to be comfortable being themselves, and being feminists—who stand up for what’s right, and who can look themselves in the eye with pride.”
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Recorded in: Trudeau on raising feminist sons and the role of boys and men in addressing gender equality, in an essay for Marie Claire (11 October 2017).
“Our celebration of difference needs to extend to differences of values and belief, too. Diversity includes political and cultural diversity. It includes a diversity of perspectives and approaches to solving problems. See, it’s far too easy, with social media shaping our interactions, to engage only with people with whom we already agree — members of our tribe. Well, this world is and must be bigger than that. ... To let yourself be vulnerable to another point of view — that’s what takes true courage. To open yourself to another’s convictions, and risk being convinced, a little, or a lot, of the validity of their perspective.”
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Recorded in: Encouraging graduates to be open to healthy debate, in his commencement address to the Class of 2018 at New York University (16 May 2018) · Video at YouTube
“Mr. Speaker, over the years, we’ve seen an increase in the number of terrorist attacks targeting Muslims all around the world. So, families flee to democracies like Canada, and the United States, and our allies, praying that their new homes will give them safety. Hoping that their kids will know a place where they are not targeted because of faith. ... And yet, while the majority of our citizens welcome these newcomers with open arms, small, toxic segments peddle the belief that greater diversity is a weakness. The irony is that these fringe groups say they despise Daesh, Al-Qaida, Boko Haram, and others. But they spew hatred, and incite violence, and murder the innocent just the same. They are no better than those they claim to hate.”
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Recorded in: Statement in the House of Commons on the terrorist attack in Christchurch, New Zealand (18 March 2019)
“One of my favourite prime ministers, Wilfrid Laurier, often talked about patriotism and the unifying power of common goals and aspirations. And I’ve thought about that a lot since getting into politics. In my conversations with Canadians right across the country, I’ve seen firsthand that there is so much more that unites us than divides us. Canadians expect us all to focus on our shared vision of a stronger Canada, and I intend to work hard to make that a reality. ... We all want safer communities, a cleaner planet, and a good quality of life. We want this for ourselves, for our neighbours and for our kids and grandkids. We seek hardship for none and prosperity for all. That is the world we’re working toward. And if we unite around these common goals, I know we can achieve them.”
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Recorded in: Post-election victory speech following the 43rd Canadian federal election (22 October 2019)
“Mr. Speaker, as I stand here today, I think of the young men who died taking Vimy Ridge. I think of the Greatest Generation who grew up during the Depression and fought through WWII. They showed us how to fight for what we believe in and how to sacrifice for what we hold dear. Today, across this country, the last members of this Greatest Generation live in nursing homes and long-term care facilities. They’re in their small apartments and the homes they built so long ago with their own hands. They are the ones most threatened by this disease. They fought for us all those years ago. And today we fight for them. We will show ourselves to be worthy of this magnificent country they built. And for them and for their grandchildren, we will endure. We will persevere. And we will prevail.”
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Recorded in: Statement in the House of Commons on the challenges facing Canadians related to the Covid-19 pandemic crisis and economic recovery (11 April 2020); the address, regarding the delivery of a massive Covid-19 related econo…
“Tomorrow is Mother’s Day, kids. It’s a special day for all the people who are mothers to us: our moms, stepmoms, grandmothers and older sisters. So let’s show them how much we love and care about them. You might want to get up early to make her breakfast or ask Dad to help you get her some flowers. Or, if you’re not together this year because of the virus or other reasons, you can draw her a card, or set up a video call. Whatever you do, I’m sure it will make her day and express how much you love her, how much you need her and how much she has your full support and love during this difficult time. And, all the time as well.”
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Recorded in: A Mother's Day message to Canadian children during the Covid-19 pandemic crisis (9 May 2020)