OTTAWA — Leo Varadkar, Ireland's taoiseach, or prime minister, will join Prime Minister Justin Trudeau at Montreal's Pride parade during a three-day visit that gets underway Saturday.
The two leaders met in Ireland in July, shortly after Varadkar took office as the country's first openly gay prime minister.
Trudeau says he and Varadkar plan to discuss issues related to diversity and inclusion and how both countries can benefit from the Canada-Europe Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement, which goes into effect next month.
Trudeau's office says the Sunday event will mark the first time a foreign leader has joined the prime minister in a Canadian Pride parade.
![](https://media.darpanmagazine.com/library/uploads/news/content/leo-varadkar2@#</div>
<div>
</div>
<div>
</div>
<div>
the prime minister stresses the close ties between the two countries, saying over 4.5 million canadians claimed irish ancestry in 2011.</div>
<div>
</div>
<div>
</div>
<div>
he also says the two-way economic links are strong.</div>
<div>
</div>
<div>
</div>
<div>
"our two countries enjoy strong family ties, common values, and a shared history," trudeau said in a statement. "now we are collaborating again to ensure that ceta creates good, well-paying middle class jobs on both sides of the atlantic."</div>
<div>
</div>
<blockquote class=)
i’m pleased to announce that irish taoiseach leo varadkar will visit canada later this week: https://t.co/myqhyhm0xe
— justin trudeau (@justintrudeau) august 15, 2017 .jpg" alt="" style="max-width:640px;" />MORE National ARTICLES
Woman, 23, Falls To Her Death During Hike In Ontario Park
MILTON, Ont. — A 23-year-old woman who was out for a hike with friends in an Ontario park died Sunday night after falling from a cliff in the area.
Woman, 23, Falls To Her Death During Hike In Ontario Park
Canada Will Extend Indian Ocean Commitment To 2021, Harjit Sajjan Says
OTTAWA — Canada will extend its commitment to maritime security in the Red Sea, the Arabian Sea and the Indian Ocean with ships and personnel for another four years, says Defence Minister Harjit Sajjan.
Canada Will Extend Indian Ocean Commitment To 2021, Harjit Sajjan Says
Saskatchewan Man Charged Over Online Threats Against Prime Minister trudeau
SASKATOON — A Saskatchewan man is facing charges after online threats were made against Prime Minister Justin Trudeau.
Saskatchewan Man Charged Over Online Threats Against Prime Minister trudeau
Counsellors Assist In New Westminster, B.C., After Deadly Overdose Kills Student
NEW WESTMINSTER, B.C. — The New Westminster School District says counsellors are helping students and staff cope with the death of a teen who took an unknown drug.
Counsellors Assist In New Westminster, B.C., After Deadly Overdose Kills Student
B.C. Political Parties Very Close To Reaching Deal, Green Leader Says
Green Leader Andrew Weaver says he's very close to making a deal with either the Liberals and the New Democrats on forming a new minority government in British Columbia.
B.C. Political Parties Very Close To Reaching Deal, Green Leader Says
RCMP Still Looking For Boy's Remains 38 Years After He Was Murdered
STEINBACH, Man. — RCMP have issued an appeal asking for the public's help in finding the remains of a 13-year-old boy who vanished in July 1978.