[Niobe Way]  Justin Trudeau,
celebrated leader
 of your
nation and
citizen of the world.
You have emerged
 as one of
the most enlightened
 and progressive political
leaders of 
our time.
Since becoming the
23rd Prime Minister of Canada
In 2015,  you have
moved swiftly
and boldly to 
shape a
government reflective
 of the
power and
promise of your people.
An avowed
feminist,
You appointed women
 to half of the positions in your
cabinet, rai- raised
 taxes on the
wealthiest 1% of 
Canadians while cutting
them for the 
middle class
created 300,000
 new jobs,
and signed the Paris 
climate agreement.
At your core a 
committed teacher, you
have confirmed that a
 great nation's
character is measured 
by how it treats
the vulnerable,
 whether by lifting
hundreds of thousands
 of children out of
poverty, or welcoming into
Canada many
thousands of refugees 
and providing them
providing them 
housing, healthcare, food,
and access to citizenship,
 or pledging
billions of dollars
for affordable housing.
On the international scene, 
you have placed
renewed emphasis on human
rights,
the environment, 
promotion of equality,
peacekeeping missions, and
humanitarian aid.
Compassion, and the 
recognition
of a common
 humanity are the
hallmarks of
 your leadership.
[Andrew Hamilton] Justin Trudeau,
 as we witness
the political oppression, 
searing conflicts
and staggering
 inequity that plagued
much of humanity, you
 Prime Minister are
a vital and
 valorous
force on 
behalf of
social justice 
and
global
engagement.
By virtue of the authority 
vested in me, I
am pleased to 
confer upon you the degree
of Doctor 
of Laws
honoris
 causa.
 
