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2 nd Leader's view
Summit
2015
Elected
We have a strong
relationship with China
that is based on respect
and cooperation
manner – as we try to find answers to the problems that
most preoccupy our citizens. Whether it’s ensuring that
people feel safe in their communities, or building an
economy that grows the middle class, I will work hard
for Canadians, for Canada, and for a better world.
At this year’s G20 summit, China has proposed
that our G20 partners work towards an inclusive,
interconnected, invigorated, innovative world economy.
These "four Is" are visionary themes that fit into our
plan to create jobs, strengthen the middle class, and
revitalise the Canadian economy.
First, we need to keep a strong focus on inclusive
growth that supports the middle class and those
working hard to join it. The benefits of this growth
cannot only be felt by the wealthiest one per cent – they
need to be felt by everyone. As governments, we have
the ability to reduce this inequality through our policy
choices. As such, I will speak to my counterparts about
our plan to invest in our country and more importantly,
Justin Trudeau
Prime Minister, Canada
in our people. In Budget 2016, we committed more
than $120 billion in infrastructure spending that will
directly benefit all Canadians. During the summit, I will
also talk about our middle class tax cut, our new child
benefit that will lift 300,000 children out of poverty, and
our actions to strengthen our national pension plans.
Second, we need to recognise how our investments
are connected. When we invest in public transit, for
instance, we help Canadians get to work on time, ship
their products across the country, and get to their
kids’ soccer game. When we invest in innovation and
technology, we help connect Canadians to the world
and create good-paying jobs that help the middle class
grow. When we invest in green infrastructure, we help
protect against the risks of climate change and we build
a cleaner economy. That is why Canada is taking a lead
role on interconnectivity within the G20. We will also
continue to demonstrate Canada’s openness to the
world by strengthening our collective efforts on trade
liberalisation while we hold ourselves accountable to
our commitment to help the world’s poorest and
most vulnerable.
Third, we need to re-invigorate the global
economy in the short term and support the longerterm
productivity gains that will benefit middle class
Canadians for years to come. Canada has played a
leading role in ensuring that the national commitments
of G20 members support growth. While in Hangzhou,
I will urge my counterparts to make good on their
commitments to deliver on the promised reforms to
investment, employment, trade and competition.
Connections with stakeholders
Finally, for the G20 to be effective, we need to continue
to strengthen our connections with stakeholders – such
as representatives from the business community and
civil society – and with other governments, such as our
Commonwealth and Francophonie partners. I strongly
support outreach efforts as an integral part of the
G20 process.
In closing, this year’s summit in China is important
for Canada as a Pacific nation. We have a strong
relationship with China that is based on respect and
cooperation – one that has been cultivated over many
years. Not only are our people increasingly connected,
but our prosperity is as well. In Hangzhou, we will
have an opportunity to deepen that friendship further,
bolster our shared prosperity and grow Canada’s
middle class.
I look forward to working with China, and the rest
of our G20 partners, to tackle the most pressing issues
we face, both as individual nations and collectively as a
connected global community. G20
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