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Justin Trudeau, Katy Perry make appearance at World Economic Forum

Trudeau emphasized Canada's support for Ukraine and human-centred free trade while noting an 84% drop in U.S. wine sales to Canada amid ongoing trade tensions.

  • 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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Katy Perry and Justin Trudeau's relationship is apparently still going strong in the new year - the former Canadian prime minister brought the American pop star with him to the World Economic Forum in Davos. They were seated at the same table as Nika Kovač for dinner.

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Winnipeg Free Press broke the news in Winnipeg, Canada on Tuesday, January 20, 2026.
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