”Tis the season for hope’: Trudeau strikes optimistic note in annual Christmas message
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”Tis the season for hope’: Trudeau strikes optimistic note in annual Christmas message
Description
December 24, 2021
Addressing the nation in his annual Christmas address, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau struck an optimistic tone, calling it the "season for hope" despite the "difficult" year brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic. Trudeau also hailed Canada's progress in vaccinations, and looked to reassure Canadians that "better days are ahead."
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”Tis the season for hope’: Trudeau strikes optimistic note in annual Christmas message01:51 | December 24, 2021 -
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NORAD tracks Santa Claus as Christmas delivery begins01:44 | December 24, 2024 -
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Canada Post strike: MacKinnon calls “timeout,” orders temporary resumption of mail services04:33 | December 13, 2024 -
Pros and cons of real vs. artificial Christmas trees02:18 | December 12, 2024 -
No mantle, no problem! How to deck the halls in the hearth of your home05:52 | December 12, 2024 -
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”Tis the season for hope’: Trudeau strikes optimistic note in annual Christmas message01:51 | December 24, 2021
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Holiday Season 2025: Christmas trees, lights and decorations light up city streets worldwide03:25 | December 25, 2025
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Poilievre’s election loss to Trudeau’s new romance: Quip-filled political poems crack up Parliament02:40 | December 10, 2025
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Johnny Reid reveals what Christmas means to him03:32 | December 10, 2025
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How Tyler Shaw made a holiday classic while Halloween decor was still up02:54 | November 25, 2025
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Germany Christmas market attack: Minister says too early to ‘paint picture’ of suspect’s motives02:06 | December 30, 2024
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Canada Post strike: MacKinnon calls “timeout,” orders temporary resumption of mail services04:33 | December 13, 2024
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No mantle, no problem! How to deck the halls in the hearth of your home05:52 | December 12, 2024
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The Morning Show: December 1245:45 | December 12, 2024
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Canada Post strike could cause Christmas gift delays — so what are the last days to ship?02:09 | December 10, 2024
”Tis the season for hope’: Trudeau strikes optimistic note in annual Christmas message
Description
December 24, 2021
Addressing the nation in his annual Christmas address, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau struck an optimistic tone, calling it the "season for hope" despite the "difficult" year brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic. Trudeau also hailed Canada's progress in vaccinations, and looked to reassure Canadians that "better days are ahead."
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