"We have a responsibility" Trudeau calls on world leaders to back the future
He reaffirmed Canada's commitment to the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and discussed Haitian-led solutions to ongoing crises in Haiti.
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau emphasized the need for global cooperation to tackle pressing challenges during his speech at the Summit of the Future in New York.
He urged leaders to put aside differences for the benefit of future generations, highlighting the urgency of adopting the "Pact of the Future," aimed at reforming the UN and addressing issues like climate change and geopolitical instability.
Trudeau also met with various leaders, including Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida and New York Governor Kathy Hochul.
He reaffirmed Canada's commitment to the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and discussed Haitian-led solutions to ongoing crises in Haiti.
While attending the assembly, Trudeau will co-host events focusing on climate action and industrial decarbonization, amid significant geopolitical tensions, including the ongoing conflict in the Middle East.
Canada abstained from a recent UN vote regarding Israel's presence in Gaza and the West Bank, stating it couldn't support a resolution solely blaming Israel.
The prime minister's attendance at the assembly runs until Wednesday morning, after which his government faces a confidence motion in the House of Commons.
