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Justin Trudeau To Deliver NYU Commencement Speech
The prime minister of Canada will also receive an honorary degree from the university.
WEST VILLAGE, NY — The Canadian prime minister Justin Trudeau will deliver the commencement speech at New York University's May graduation ceremony, the school announced.
Trudeau will speak at the school's 186th commencement at Yankee Stadium on May 16. Trudeau will also receive an honorary doctor of laws degree.
"As prime minister, Trudeau is focused on creating new jobs, fostering strength out of Canada’s rich diversity, fighting climate change, and achieving reconciliation with indigenous peoples," NYU said in a statement. "A proud feminist, Trudeau appointed Canada’s first gender-balanced cabinet."
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