As the United Kingdom marked the 70th anniversary of Queen Elizabeth’s reign on Sunday, Canada’s prime minister acknowledged the historic milestone by praising her as a “steadfast leader” and champion of “cherished values.”
“Over the course of her reign, Her Majesty has been a constant presence in the life of Canadians, offering steadfast leadership in times of change, hardship or uncertainty,” Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said in a statement released Sunday for the Platinum Jubilee.
“She has shared in some of the proudest and most memorable moments in our recent history — from the celebration of the 100th anniversary of Confederation in 1967, to the Montreal