Prime minister heads to New York to promote rule of law, honour European Commission
WASHINGTON — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is headed to New York City to sing the praises of democratic values and Europe's ongoing efforts to defend them.
The Prime Minister's Office is billing the visit as an important show of international solidarity in the face of mounting global instability and Russian President Vladimir Putin's ongoing war in Ukraine.
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