A few hours before the big count, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau praised the resilience of Canadians after a difficult 2023 and promised to act to make 2024 better.
Between the inflation that pushed many Canadians to their final economic limits, the gigantic record-breaking forest fires that devastated the country from coast to coast and the conflicts that set the planet ablaze, notably in Ukraine and Palestine. , Canadians have been dealt a bad hand in 2023, the Prime Minister acknowledged in his end-of-year greetings.
“This year, the Canadians were able to stay strong in difficult times. […] arm. We rolled up our sleeves, we looked out for our neighbors and we were there for each other,” Mr. Trudeau said.
The Liberal leader stressed that his government had sought to help families struggling with inflation. He also recalled the creation of the $10 daycare system and the establishment of the dental care plan for seniors. Note, however, that in Quebec, the daycare program – already existing in the province – took the form of a transfer of funds, while the Legault government is seeking 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 housing and keeping our air clean,” Mr. Trudeau promised for the next year.
On the Quebec side, Prime Minister François Legault has simpler wishes, free from politics.
“I wish you a wonderful New Year’s Eve! Have fun with your family and loved ones to celebrate the last moments of 2023,” he expressed on X.