U.S. Vice-President Joe Biden has announced plans to meet in Ottawa with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Dec. 8 and 9.
The White House and the Prime Minister’s Office announced the trip this week, both putting out statements confirming Biden’s intent to come to Ottawa to discuss the “strong partnership between the United States and Canada.
Biden’s trip will also include meetings with Canada’s premiers and aboriginal leaders.
According to the White House statement, Biden will discuss the relations between the two nations and a number of other global and bilateral issues.
The announcement of Biden’s visit came shortly after Trudeau confirmed he would be meeting with provincial and territorial leaders, as well as First Nations, Inuit and Métis leaders.
Biden last visited Canada in 2015 when he attended the FIFA Women’s World Cup Final. U.S. President Barack Obama visited Ottawa in June for the Three Amigos Summit. During the trip, he addressed Parliament and gave an impassioned speech.
The visit will likely be the last made by a top member of the Obama administration, as they are handing the reins over to President-elect Donald Trump in January.