OTTAWA,
ON, Dec. 29, 2024 /CNW/ - The Prime Minister,
Justin Trudeau, today issued the following statement on the
passing of Jimmy Carter, former President of the United States of America:
"Today, the world lost a great leader and statesman, and
Canada a dear friend, with the
passing of former President of the United
States of America, Jimmy Carter. On behalf of all
Canadians, I offer our deepest condolences to his children,
grandchildren and great-grandchildren, and his extended family and
friends.
"I remember my father speaking highly of President Carter
as a man of deep faith, strong morals, and firm principles. I had
the honour of meeting him a few times over the past decades, and he
was always kind and thoughtful, and generous with his advice to me
about public service.
"His life embodied the American Dream, rising as he did from
humble roots in Plains, Georgia,
to become leader of the United States of
America. As President, he took a strong stand to support
peace and human rights around the globe, most notably by helping
negotiate peace between Egypt and
Israel. At home, his actions and
reforms laid the groundwork for the economic boom of the 1980s.
"President Carter also redefined post-presidency life. He
remained heavily involved in conflict resolution, democracy
promotion, and disease prevention worldwide through the
Carter Center, which he founded in 1982, and as a member of
The Elders, a group of independent global leaders. For 39 years, he
also held an annual town hall with first-year students at
Emory University, encouraging and
inspiring young people to engage in politics and public
service.
"For more than 35 years, he and his late wife Rosalynn also gave
generously of their time to Habitat for Humanity, leading projects
to build, renovate, and repair thousands of homes in countries
around the world. In 2017, the Carters led their 34th Carter Work
Project right here in Canada,
building 150 homes in celebration of the 150th anniversary of
Confederation – a lasting gift to families across
our country.
"In recognition of his significant accomplishments in office and
afterward, President Carter was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize
in 2002.
"On this sombre day, we join our American neighbours and friends
to mourn a former President and a lifelong humanitarian, whose
selfless service will continue to inspire others to make the world
a better place."
This document is also available at https://pm.gc.ca
SOURCE Prime Minister's Office
