Prime Minister Justin Trudeau today issued the following statement on the inauguration of Donald J. Trump as President of the United States of America:
“On behalf of the Government of Canada, I extend my congratulations to Donald J. Trump on his inauguration as President of the United States of America for a second term.
“Canada and the United States enjoy the most successful economic partnership in the world and are each other’s largest trading partner. Our relationships create millions of jobs, attract billions of dollars of investment to the continent and ensure the security of our populations.
“Canada is working to strengthen this mutually beneficial relationship. We are investing heavily to support cross-border trade, strengthen our supply chains and create jobs on both sides of the border.
-“We are stronger when we act together, and I look forward to working with President Trump, his administration, members of the United States Congress, and state and local government officials to bring prosperity to our populations, while protecting and defending the interests of Canadians. »
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