Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced today that the President of the United States, Joe Biden, will visit Canada on March 23-24, 2023 to continue close cooperation between their countries to strengthen trade ties, create good jobs, the Growing the middle class and fostering economic growth that focuses on the well-being of everyone on both sides of the border. The two heads of state and government will also further intensify their cooperation in the areas of defense and security, climate protection and immigration.

Building on the agreement between Canada, the United States and Mexico, Prime Minister Trudeau and President Biden will emphasize the importance of our mutually beneficial economic relationship to strengthen competitiveness and create resilient supply chains, including when it comes to critical minerals – the building blocks​ ​of cleanliness economy. They will also discuss progress under the roadmap for a renewed US-Canada partnership announced in February 2021 to advance bilateral cooperation on shared priorities, including adopting ambitious climate action and building countries where no one is left behind.

Both countries must coordinate their efforts if they are to protect the people of North America from new and emerging threats. During the visit, the Prime Minister and President will highlight ongoing continental defense cooperation, including the key role NORAD plays in the defense of North America. They will also advance cooperation in the Arctic.

Additionally, Prime Minister Trudeau and President Biden will continue to work together on global issues of common concern, including continuing their unwavering support for Ukraine defending itself against Russia’s war of aggression, and offering solutions to the broader global ramifications of the war, such as food and energy security. They will continue to support Haitians and their efforts to address the ongoing crisis in their country. In addition, leaders will reaffirm their commitment to advancing the common priorities of our countries in the Indo-Pacific region, including national security, economic prosperity, respect for international law and human rights, democratic values, public health and protecting our environment.

Canada and the United States are steadfast partners in upholding democracy, human rights and respect for the rule of law, and we will always work together to uphold these shared values ​​in our countries and beyond.

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“Canada and the United States are allies, neighbors, and most importantly, friends. In the face of global uncertainty, we will continue to work together to defend our continent and our shared values, create more opportunities for people and businesses on both sides of the border, and build strong economies as reliable suppliers as we move toward a zero-carbon world . I look forward to welcoming President Biden to Canada. »

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• This is President Biden’s first in-person visit since taking office.
• Prime Minister Trudeau and President Biden have met numerous times since the President’s inauguration in January 2021, including their first (virtual) bilateral meeting in February 2021, November 2021 in Washington DC, June 2022 in Los Angeles and January 2023 at the North American Heads of State and Government Summit in Mexico City. They also held meetings on the fringes of several international summits and conventions.
• He will be accompanied by the First Lady of the United States, Jill Biden.
• During his visit, the President will address Parliament.
• Canada and the United States share the world’s longest land border, which is almost 9,000 km long.
• It is estimated that approximately 400,000 people crossed the Canada-US border each day (before the pandemic) and that approximately 800,000 Canadian citizens were residing in the United States in 2021.
• Canada and the United States have one of the largest trade relationships in the world. In 2021, the value of mutual trade in goods and services between the two countries exceeded $1 trillion, making Canada the United States’ largest trading partner for goods and services.
• Canada and the United States are each the main sources of energy imports.
• In February 2021, Prime Minister Trudeau and President Biden of the United States unveiled the roadmap for a renewed United States-Canada partnership, setting an ambitious framework for growing our economies, strengthening the middle class, and building a healthier future.
• In 2021, Prime Minister Trudeau and President Biden of the United States established the Canada-US Supply Chain Task Force, whose mandate is to bilaterally strengthen supply chain security and resilience and deepen our interconnected and mutually beneficial economic relationship.
• The Canada-US-Mexico Agreement (CUSMA) encompasses one of the largest free trade regions in the world. It generates economic growth and contributes to improving the quality of life of the citizens of the individual member countries.
• Canada and the United States work in multilateral forums such as the Arctic Council, Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC), G20, G7, North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), Organization of American States (OAS), Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD), the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE), the United Nations (UN) and the World Trade Organization (WTO).

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