Justin Trudeau, prime minister of Canada, was presented with Rotary’s Polio Eradication Champion Award in recognition of Canada’s contributions to polio eradication.

Trudeau accepted the award at the Rotary International Convention in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.


Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau accepts Rotary’s Polio Eradication Champion Award at the Rotary Convention in Toronto.


RI President Ian H.S. Riseley, left, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, and International Polio Plus Committee Chairman Michael McGovern.


"It's clear that vaccination is a key part of the solution," Trudeau said. "Protecting kids from disease keeps them healthy so they can do well in school and
lift up their friends and family."



Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau accepts Rotary’s Polio Eradication Champion Award at the Rotary Convention in Toronto.

“Let there be no doubt we are winning the battle against polio,” Trudeau said. “I want my children to grow up in a world without polio. Together I know
we will make that happen.”

Canada has been a strong contributor to polio eradication efforts for decades.

In 2017, Canada pledged US$75 million to help eradicate polio, bringing its total contributions to roughly $640 million.

“Prime Minister Trudeau has committed Canada to remain a strong partner until polio is completely eradicated,” said RI President Ian H.S. Riseley.
"With the unwavering support of the Prime Minister and the Canadian government and their strong assistance with continued vaccination efforts,
I’m confident we will rid the world of polio.”

Canadian Rotary members have also contributed more than US$38 million.