Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, Jean Trebek and Rear-Admiral Rebecca Patterson join the organization as Honorary Fellows
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Jean and Alex Trebek pose at the entrance to the Alex Trebek Theatre at the Royal Canadian Geographical Society s headquarters during the building s grand opening in May 2019. (Photo: Andrew Lessard)
May 7, 2021
The Royal Canadian Geographical Society recently welcomed a trio of high-profile Honorary Fellows: Canada’s 23rd Prime Minister, the Right Hon. Justin Trudeau, Jean Trebek and Rear-Admiral Rebecca Patterson.
Trudeau was recognized for his passionate commitment to the environment, including his government’s leadership on climate change, its historic investments in Indigenous-led nature conservation and Indigenous Guardians programs, and its action on ocean conservation and protection, including in reducing plastic waste.