Trudeau and Legault to Attend Francophonie Summit in France Next Week

The summit will focus on democracy, human rights, and economic innovation, with leaders from several Canadian provinces attending.

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will travel to France on Thursday for the Francophonie summit, held on October 4 and 5 in Villers-Cotterêts and Paris.
Quebec Premier François Legault will arrive earlier, on Tuesday, to conduct bilateral meetings aimed at boosting trade and business ties.
The summit, which occurs every two years, will bring together leaders from French-speaking countries to discuss shared priorities including democracy and human rights.
Representatives from Ontario, New Brunswick, and Nova Scotia will also attend, with Nova Scotia seeking observer status in the international francophonie body.
Trudeau aims to collaborate with other heads of state to advance common goals, while Quebec will emphasize online discoverability of Francophone content, economic innovation, and youth engagement.