Prime Minister Justin Trudeau found himself in the midst of a whirlwind 10-meeting day in New York City on Wednesday as he prepares Canada's campaign for a temporary seat on the United Nations Security Council. "Obviously we have a voice on the world stage … We generally believe Canada can play an active role." Myanmar, Venezuela on agendaPrior to those meetings, Trudeau took part in the Bloomberg Global Business Forum to again promote his so-called progressive trade agenda. The prime minister has told New York audiences that bolstering labour protections, gender equality and Indigenous rights is designed to help more people feel the benefits of trade and preserve support for international commerce. Ahmad said Trudeau's meetings with leaders from a diverse array of regions means he will wind up discussing a gamut of the world's ongoing crises.

Source: CBC News September 20, 2017 18:45 UTC