Ottawa, Ontario
Every day, Canada's world-class educators are empowering young people to shape our future. They provide the students in their care with the skills, tools and experiences they need to become thriving adults in Canada's innovation economy.
Today, the Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, and the Honourable Jenna Sudds, Minister of Families, Children and Social Development, on behalf of the Right Honourable Justin Trudeau, Prime Minister of Canada, announced that 74 of Canada's top educators have received this year's Prime Minister Awards for Teaching Excellence and Teaching Excellence in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) and for Excellence in Early Childhood Education at the regional and national levels. These awards celebrate the people who are contributing to Canada's culture of curiosity by inspiring young people to reflect, ask questions and challenge themselves.
Today also marks the launch of the nomination period for the 2024 Prime Minister's Awards for Teaching Excellence, Teaching Excellence in STEM and Excellence in Early Childhood Education. Canadians across the country are encouraged to nominate an inspirational educator who is making a real difference in their community.
