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Justin Trudeau's New Year Message Inspires

The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today issued the following statement to mark the New Year: “Tonight, Canadians across the country and around the world will come together to reflect on the past year and look to the year ahead. “This year, Canadians stood strong through some difficult times. Despite geopolitical instability, global inflation, and Canada’s worst wildfire season on record, Canadians didn’t give up. We rolled up our sleeves, looked out for our neighbours, and were there for each other. “The Government of Canada provided targeted inflation relief to the families who needed it most. We delivered $10-a-day child care in over half the provinces and territories. We introduced dental care that will benefit millions of Canadians, including seniors. We attracted investments from around the world to our communities, creating jobs our workers can count on. And we worked together to build more homes, faster – from coast to coast to coast. “There is so much more to do. Over the next year, we will keep supporting the middle class – creating good jobs, building more homes, and keeping the air clean. “As we ring in a new year, let’s recommit to the values of unity, inclusivity, and diversity that define us as Canadians. Canada is the best country in the world. Let’s keep making it even better. “Happy New Year, Canada!” Sources: THX News & The Canadian Government. Read the full article

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Canada's Fight for Gender Equality: Ending Violence Against Women #Canadiangovernmentinitiatives #genderequality #Genderbasedviolence #InternationalDayfortheEliminationofViolenceAgainstWomen #violenceagainstwomen

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Canada Leads: Online Extremism Combat

  A Pledge for Unity in Combating Hate

In a statement released today, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau emphatically reiterated Canada's unwavering commitment to the Christchurch Call, aiming to eliminate terrorist and violent extremist content online. The Prime Minister underscored the crucial need for collaboration among governments, civil society, and industry to effectively address the evolving challenges posed by online extremism and hate.   The Genesis of Christchurch Call and Canada's Involvement Tracing back to 2019, Canada joined forces with governments, technology companies, and civil society organizations worldwide in response to the tragic terrorist attacks on mosques in Christchurch, New Zealand. The resulting Christchurch Call to Action has since emerged as a pivotal platform, fostering global efforts to prevent the dissemination of terrorist and violent extremist content online.  

Navigating the Evolving Landscape

Amidst the swiftly evolving technological landscape, Prime Minister Trudeau underscored the urgent concerns surrounding artificial intelligence misuse, the proliferation of disinformation, and the alarming radicalization of online spaces. While expressing the government's unwavering commitment, he emphasized the utmost significance of prioritizing support for the Christchurch Call in Canada.   Concrete Steps and Collaborative Initiatives Recalling last year's Leaders’ Summit in New York City, Trudeau announced funding to assist smaller online platforms in detecting and removing extremist content. The government remains proactive in addressing ideologically motivated hate and has recently launched initiatives such as the Global Declaration on Information Integrity Online, a collaborative effort with the Netherlands involving 32 countries.   Canada's Ongoing Efforts and Partnerships Emphasizing the paramount importance of international collaboration, Canada, through the Global Internet Forum to Counter Terrorism, fervently advocates for enhanced digital industry responses globally. The recently announced funding through the Community Resilience Fund further underscores the nation's unwavering commitment to tackling radicalization on home soil. These strategic partnerships with industry, academia, civil society, and other stakeholders collectively aim to create a safer and more inclusive online environment in Canada.  

Looking Ahead: A Shared Commitment

As the future unfolds, Prime Minister Trudeau aptly acknowledged the critical role played by Dame Jacinda Ardern, the Special Envoy for the Christchurch Call. This collaboration between Canada and Ardern is poised to play a pivotal role in countering radicalization, ensuring a safer digital space, and eliminating terrorist and extremist content online. Trudeau expressed optimism about the ongoing collaboration with international partners to ensure safety both on and offline for people of all faiths and backgrounds.   Sources: THX News & The Canadian Government. Read the full article