But the most memorable moment was a blunder: when Trudeau said a female prime minister was “long overdue,” Twitter was quick to remind him about someone named Kim Campbell. The co-hosts asked about Trump and the attacks in London, and fawningly joked about his looks, eyes and socks (they also unsuccessfully invited him to take off his shirt). Trudeau appeared on Live with Kelly and Ryan in Niagara Falls in early June. Live with Kelly and Ryan/Instagram Kelly and Ryan Here are some times Trudeau schmoozed with the most famous humans on earth. Canada couldn’t have possibly picked a better person to hang out with Bono on its behalf. He has enough charisma (and fame) that he can hold his own against Hollywood stars or foreign heads of state. He will be sorely missed.Not to knock Justin Trudeau’s all-around performance as prime minister, but there’s one particular part of his job that he truly excels at: the part where he meets celebrities. “On behalf of all Canadians, Sophie and I offer our deepest condolences to Gord’s family, friends, bandmates and crew members, and his many, many fans. “Gord did not rest from working for the issues he cared about, and his commitment and passion will continue to motivate Canadians for years to come. For his work raising awareness of Indigenous issues, he was inducted as a member of the Order of Canada in 2017. Before passing, he shined his light on the story of 12-year-old Chanie Wenjack who died from hunger and exposure after trying to find his way home from a residential school. “In the wake of his diagnosis, Gord only fought harder for what he believed in: social justice, environmentalism, and reconciliation with Indigenous Peoples. Our identity and culture are richer because of his music, which was always raw and honest – like Gord himself. When he spoke, he gave us goosebumps and made us proud to be Canadian.

He painted landscapes with his words, elevating Canadian geography, historical figures, and myths. “Gord’s command of language was profound. “The Tragically Hip’s music invited us to explore places we had never been – from Mistaken Point to Churchill – and helped us understand each other, while capturing the complexity and vastness of the place we call home. He was the frontman of one of Canada’s most iconic bands, a rock star, artist, and poet whose evocative lyrics came to define a country.

“For almost five decades, Gord Downie uncovered and told the stories of Canada. The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today issued the following statement on the death of Gord Downie: The Prime Minister’s office released a statement on the passing of Downie as well, applauding his work in the country that he loved so much Trudeau also tweeted about the loss, saying there will never be another like Gord.Ĭanada’s identity & culture are richer for Gord Downie’s work. “ We are less as a country without Gord Downie in it” a tearful Trudeau stated, “ Gord was my friend, but he was everyone’s friend … our buddy Gord, who loved this country with everything he had”. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau gave an emotional statement from Parliament Hill this morning. The tributes continue to pour in for Canadian legend Gord Downie, who passed away Tuesday night at the age of 53.

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