Trudeau Criticizes U.S. Election Results as a Setback for Women’s Progress

The Canadian Prime Minister expressed concern over Kamala Harris's presidential defeat, linking it to broader challenges facing women's rights globally.

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau described Kamala Harris's loss in the U.S. presidential election as a sign of 'regressive forces' undermining women's progress.
Speaking at the Equal Voice Foundation event, Trudeau reaffirmed his commitment to feminism and supporting women's representation in politics.
Trudeau's remarks coincided with ongoing tensions over President-elect Donald Trump's proposed 25% tariffs on Canadian exports, set to take effect next month.
Trump mocked Trudeau on social media, referring to him as the 'Governor of the Great State of Canada,' a reference to a previous joke about Canada becoming the 51st U.S. state.
Other Canadian political leaders at the event highlighted the need for diverse perspectives among women in politics and criticized systemic barriers to progress.