The Canadian Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau on behalf of the country, has expressed his condolences to the United States over the passing of the former President, Jimmy Carter who died on Sunday.
Trudeau who in a statement issued on Sunday, also offered deepest condolences to Jimmy Carter’s children and grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and his extended family and friends.
He said, “Today, the world lost a great leader and statesman, and Canada a dear friend, with the passing of former President of the United States of America, Jimmy Carter”.
While paying tribute to the American President, Canadian Prime Minister recalled how his father speaking highly of President Carter as a man of deep faith, strong morals, and firm principles.
He said he had the honour of meeting him a few times over the past decades, and added that Carter was always kind and thoughtful, and generous with his advice to him about public service.
“His life embodied the American Dream, rising as he did from humble roots in Plains, Georgia, to become leader of the United States of America. 
“As President, he took a strong stand to support peace and human rights around the globe, most notably by helping negotiate peace between Egypt and Israel. At home, his actions and reforms laid the groundwork for the economic boom of the 1980s.
“President Carter also redefined post-presidency life. He remained heavily involved in conflict resolution, democracy promotion, disease prevention worldwide through the Carter Center, which he founded in 1982, and as a member of The Elders, a group of independent global leaders.
“For 39 years, he also held an annual town hall with first-year students at Emory University, encouraging and inspiring young people to engage in politics and public service.
“For more than 35 years, he and his late wife Rosalynn also gave generously of their time to Habitat for Humanity, leading projects to build, renovate, and repair thousands of homes in countries around the world. 
“In 2017, the Carters led their 34th Carter Work Project right here in Canada, building 150 homes in celebration of the 150th anniversary of Confederation – a lasting gift to families across our country.
“In recognition of his significant accomplishments in office and afterward, President Carter was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 2002.
“On this sombre day, we join our American neighbours and friends to mourn a former President and a lifelong humanitarian, whose selfless service’ll continue to inspire others to make the world a better place”, Canadian leader concluded.
Jimmy Carter, the 39th president of the United States, died at age 100, he was “surrounded by his family” at his home in Plains, Georgia, in his final moments, the Carter Center said in a statement Sunday.
