Industry minister to represent Canada at former Japanese PM's funeral

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Federal Industry Minister Francois\u002DPhilippe Champagne will represent Canada at former Japanese prime minister Shinzo Abe\u0027s state funeral.

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau was scheduled to visit Japan and attend Tuesday’s funeral, but cancelled those plans to oversee recovery efforts after post-tropical storm Fiona ravaged much of eastern Canada and parts of Quebec.From our newsroom to your inbox at noon, the latest headlines, stories, opinion and photos from the Toronto Sun.By clicking on the sign up button you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc.

But he says in addition to paying respects to Abe, he expects to meet Japanese officials to discuss the bilateral relationship and areas of mutual co-operation.Article contenttap here to see other videos from our team“Certainly, I think Prime Minister Kishida knows how deeply engaged we have been, certainly on the industrial, commercial and economic front,” he said.

The industry minister says it was a surreal moment when he learned the former Japanese prime minister had been killed.

 

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But Trudeau was looking forward to dressing up as the Last Samurai!

Don't we have a Foreign Affairs minister? Or is melaniejoly cracking lobster with Justin in the Maritimes. Better yet an Ambassador who is already in Tokyo.

because Japan asked for him instead of that fool Trudeau

Interesting choice, Joli busy?

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