The prime minister is coming back to Vancouver Island, and this time he鈥檚 bringing his whole cabinet with him.
PM Justin Trudeau announced today, Aug. 14, that he will hold a cabinet retreat in Nanaimo from Aug. 21-23.
According to a press release, the PM and ministers will be discussing economic growth and middle-class job creation.
鈥淒iscussions will focus on diversifying international trade, eliminating trade barriers between provinces and territories, and maintaining the integrity and security of Canada鈥檚 borders,鈥� the press release reads.
No specific location was announced and the Prime Minister鈥檚 Office said that information isn鈥檛 yet finalized.
鈥淚 look forward to meeting with our new cabinet in beautiful Nanaimo, British Columbia,鈥� Trudeau said in the press release. 鈥淣anaimo is a gateway to Canada鈥檚 markets and a tourist destination known around the world. It is a perfect setting to discuss how we can promote Canadian exports, expand tourism, and diversify our trading partnerships, to continue making life better for people from Nanaimo to Corner Brook.鈥�
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