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Justin Trudeau, Katy Perry make appearance at World Economic Forum
Trudeau emphasized soft power's role in defending sovereignty and promoting human-centered trade amid global tensions, citing Canadian unity during U.S. tariffs as an example.
- On Jan. 20, 2026, former prime minister Justin Trudeau spoke at the World Economic Forum in Davos, describing Ukraine's resistance as `soft power in action` and Canada's solidarity as commitment to a rules-based order.
- Framing the agenda, Trudeau said Canada's human-centred free-trade agenda stresses environmental protection, labour standards and women's equality while defending sovereignty, adding `Never underestimate the resolve, the motivation and strength of people standing up to defend their sovereignty, their identity, their very existence.`
- Onstage details included Trudeau's rooftop-bar story about an `American girl` ordering a Jack and Coke, while Katy Perry smiled in the front row and the couple left hand-in-hand, avoiding Canadian journalists.
- Trudeau signaled rejection of the idea that U.S. President Donald Trump could make Canada the 51st state, while Davos attendees prepare for competing narratives as Trump’s arrival draws attention.
- Media coverage on Jan. 20, 2026 emphasized Kyle Duggan, The Canadian Press reporter, covering Trudeau's remarks at the high-profile World Economic Forum, Davos, highlighting the immediate summit cycle impact.
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The former Prime Minister also praised Canada's humanist approach and emphasized its sovereignty.
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Leaning Left17Leaning Right1Center10Last UpdatedBias Distribution61% Left
Bias Distribution
- 61% of the sources lean Left
61% Left
L 61%
C 36%
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