A few hours before the big count, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau praised Canadians' resilience after a difficult 2023 and vowed to take action to make 2024 better.
Between the inflation that pushed many Canadians to their economic limits, the gigantic, record-breaking wildfires that ravaged the country from coast to coast, and the conflicts that set the planet ablaze, particularly in Ukraine and Palestine, Canadians were left feeling miserable Tickets given in 2023 confirmed the Prime Minister in his end-of-year greetings.
“This year, Canadians were able to stay strong in difficult times. […] Poor. We rolled up our sleeves, looked out for our neighbors and were there for each other,” Trudeau said.
The Liberal leader stressed that his government has tried to help families struggling with inflation. He also recalled the creation of the $10 day care system and the introduction of the dental care plan for seniors. Note, however, that in Quebec, the child care program already in place in the province was in the form of a cash transfer, while the Legault government is trying to withdraw from the dental program.
“Its a lot to do. “In the coming year, we will continue to support the middle class by creating good jobs, building more homes and keeping our air clean,” Mr. Trudeau pledged for next year.