Statement by the Tánaiste on Prime Minister Trudeau

"On behalf of the Government of Ireland, I wish to thank Prime Minister Justin Trudeau for his years of dedicated service to Canada. Prime Minister Trudeau has made a significant contribution to the global stage, always taking a strong multilateral perspective to tackling the challenges of our time and working for a more just and sustainable world.

"Under his leadership, the relationship between Ireland and Canada has deepened. His support for the Irish-Canadian community, based on our shared values and historical and cultural bonds, has strengthened the friendship between our two countries.

"PM Trudeau’s commitment to the partnership between Ireland and Canada was clear to me during my meeting with him in Toronto in March of last year, and during his visit to Ireland in 2017.

"I extend my best wishes to Prime Minister Trudeau, a true friend of Ireland, in his future endeavours."