Prime Minister In New York For UN General Assembly

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau continues his trip in New York, at the UN General Assembly.

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau continues his trip in New York, at the 77th General Assembly of the United Nations.

Yesterday, the Prime Minister took part in an event called "Countdown to COP-15,'' a U-N biodiversity conference.

Trudeau told attendees that that the importance of working hand-in-hand with Indigenous Peoples to protect biodiversity cannot be undersold.

He says without their help and knowledge society will falter in its efforts to protect the planet.

Canada is pushing other countries to halt biodiversity loss and protect at least 30 per cent of the planet's lands and oceans by 2030.

Trudeau will also be part of a roundtable with Hillary Clinton, former secretary of state, on the virtues of inclusive job growth.

His UN agenda includes meetings on subjects such as gender equality, climate change and sustainable development, among others.