Hours before the big numbers, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau praised Canadians' resilience after a tough 2023 and promised to take steps to make 2024 better.
Between inflation that has pushed many Canadians to their financial limits, record-breaking wildfires that have ravaged the country from coast to coast, and conflicts that have scorched the planet, particularly in Ukraine and Palestine. , the Canadians were dealt a bad hand. In 2023, the Prime Minister agreed in his year-end greetings.
“This year, Canadians have been able to stay strong through tough times. […] hand We rolled up our sleeves, we looked at our neighbors, we were there for each other,” Mr. Trudeau said.
The Liberal leader insisted his government was trying to help families struggling with inflation. He is also remembered for creating a $10 day care system and establishing a dental care program for the elderly. In Quebec, however, the daycare program — already in place in the province — took the form of a financial transfer, while the Legault government sought to withdraw from the dental program.
“There is still a lot of work to be done. In the coming year, we will continue to support the middle class by creating good jobs, building more houses and keeping the air clean,” said Mr. Trudeau promised.
