Trudeau headed to NYC

Posted Mar 14, 2016 6:57 am.

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Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is heading to New York City this week promoting gender equality and the Canadian economy.

Trudeau announced Monday; he’ll be in the Big Apple March 16 and 17, meeting with United Nations Secretary General Ban ki-Moon.

Some of the topics up for discussion will be climate change, respect for diversity and human rights and Canada’s role in supporting international peace operations.

Trudeau will also be talking with business leaders, promoting investment in our country.

While in the city, he’ll also participate in a roundtable on girls’ advocacy at the Permanent Mission of Canada to the United Nations.

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