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Prominent Canadians on the Biden-Harris inauguration

Darpan News Desk The Canadian Press, 20 Jan, 2021 06:18 PM

"Canada and the United States have worked side by side to tackle some of the greatest challenges we have faced in our history. We will continue this partnership as we fight the global COVID-19 pandemic and support a sustainable economic recovery that will build back better for everyone. We will also work together to advance climate action and clean economic growth, promote inclusion and diversity, and create good middle-class jobs and opportunities for our people while contributing to democracy, peace, and security at home and around the world."

— Prime Minister Justin Trudeau

Congratulations, @JoeBiden, on your inauguration as the 46th President of the United States. Our two countries have tackled some of history’s greatest challenges together - and I’m looking forward to continuing this partnership with you, @KamalaHarris, and your administration.
— Justin Trudeau (@JustinTrudeau) January 20, 2021

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"Congratulations to President Biden and Vice-President Harris on your inauguration. Looking forward to working together to get Canadians and Americans back to work."

— Conservative Leader Erin O'Toole

Congratulations to President Biden and Vice President Harris on your inauguration. Looking forward to working together to get Canadians and Americans back to work. 🇨🇦 🇺🇸
— Erin O'Toole (@erinotoole) January 20, 2021

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"Today is historic. As Kamala Harris is sworn in as the first woman and woman of colour to become vice-president of the United States of America, (an) entire generation of women will reimagine what is possible in ways they have never before."

Congratulations President @JoeBiden

Today marks an official end to the hate and division of the last 4 years

And, an opportunity to build a more inclusive and compassionate nation and world
— Jagmeet Singh (@theJagmeetSingh) January 20, 2021

— NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh

---"And that’s a wrap on the series finale of Trump. I started his presidency by chugging a beer live on-air with Peter Mansbridge. There's been a lot of orange makeup since. I’ve never been so relieved to lose a gig."

Congratulations to President @JoeBiden & VP @KamalaHarris on #InaugurationDay.

We're close friends and partners with our American neighbours. Looking forward to brighter days ahead for growing our relationship to get through the pandemic & build a recovery that reaches everyone.
— John Horgan (@jjhorgan) January 20, 2021

The forms will include Trump News, a Trump branded Parler platform, a Trump branded electric indoor grill and the form of a snake accompanied by the strong odour of brimstone #TrumpsLastDay https://t.co/zU4EVTaI2V
— Mark Critch (@markcritch) January 20, 2021

— Comedian Mark Critch

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