A fresh voice for Canada in world affairs

Trudeau, who has attracted more global media attention than any Canadian leader in decades, is moving to make Canada a player again at the UN.

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau speaks at a Private Sector Forum during a UN meeting on migrants and refugees on Sept. 19 at the UN headquarters in New York.UN photograph by Rick Bajornas

Opinion

BY LES WHITTINGTON

September 21, 2016

OTTAWA—Justin Trudeau is putting the force of his personality and fast-growing international reputation on the line as he bucks the trend toward bitter, beggar-thy-neighbour nativism by arguing at the United Nations for generous, inclusive government policy. Trudeau, who has attracted more global...

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