In Photos: The Official Canadian State Visit

A U.S. Military Honor Guard marches into position prior to the State Arrival ceremony welcoming Prime Minister Justin Trudeau of Canada and Mrs. Sophie Grégoire-Trudeau, on the South Lawn of the White House, March 10, 2016. 

This morning, the President and the First Lady welcomed The Right Honorable Prime Minister Justin Trudeau of Canada, and Mrs. Sophie Grégoire Trudeau to the White House for an official visit. This was the first official visit by a Canadian Prime Minister in nearly 20 years. Get an inside look of the day’s events with these photos.

“Whether we’re charting a course for environmental protection, making key investments to grow our middle class, or defending the rights of oppressed peoples abroad, Canada and the United States will always collaborate in partnership and good faith. The history may be complex, but the bottom line is clear. There is no relationship in the entire world like the Canada-U.S. relationship” — President Obama to Prime Minister Trudeau

 
A young guest waves a Canadian flag prior to the ceremony.


President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama welcome Prime Minister Trudeau and Mrs. Grégoire-Trudeau to the White House. 


The President and Prime Minister Trudeau take the stage. (Official White House Photo by Pete Souza)

                           
President Obama and Prime Minister Trudeau listen to the national anthem of Canada. (Official White House Photo by Chuck Kennedy)


An Honor Guard officer salutes in the foreground while the President and Prime Minister listen to the U.S. national anthem. (Official White House Photo by Pete Souza)


The President and the Prime Minister listen as the U.S. national anthem plays. (Official White House Photo by Pete Souza)

The President and the Prime Minister listen as the U.S. national anthem plays. (Official White House Photo by Pete Souza)

President Obama and Prime Minister Trudeau review the troops. (Official White House Photo by Chuck Kennedy)

The President holds a baby while he greets audience members with Prime Minister Trudeau. (Official White House Photo by Pete Souza)

The U.S. Army Old Guard Fife and Drum Corps parades during the ceremony. (Official White House Photo by Pete Souza)

The President and Prime Minister Trudeau watch the U.S. Army Old Guard Fife and Drum Corps. (Official White House Photo by Amanda Lucidon)

President Obama delivers remarks. (Official White House Photo by Lawrence Jackson)

The First Lady and Mrs. Grégoire-Trudeau react to the President joking about the Stanley Cup. (Official White House Photo by Amanda Lucidon)

The President leads Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, Mrs. Obama and Mrs. Grégoire-Trudeau into the White House at the ceremony’s conclusion. (Official White House Photo by Pete Souza)

The President, Prime Minister, First Lady and Mrs. Grégoire-Trudeau wave from the Blue Room Balcony following the ceremony. (Official White House Photo by Pete Souza)

President Obama walks with the Prime Minister along the Colonnade to the Oval Office. (Official White House Photo by Chuck Kennedy)

The President and Prime Minister participate in a bilateral meeting. (Official White House Photo by Pete Souza)

The First Lady and Mrs. Grégoire-Trudeau listen to students sing during a program at the United States Institute of Peace in Washington, D.C. (Official White House Photo by Amanda Lucidon)

President Obama talks with Prime Minister Trudeau before their joint press conference. (Official White House Photo by Pete Souza)

The President and Prime Minister walk from the Oval Office to the Rose Garden for their joint press conference. (Official White House Photo by Lawrence Jackson)

President Obama listens to Prime Minister Trudeau at their joint press conference. (Official White House Photo by Pete Souza)

The President and Prime Minister depart following their press conference. (Official White House Photo by Chuck Kennedy)

President Obama waves as Prime Minister Trudeau departs the White House after their press conference. (Official White House Photo by Pete Souza)

The President and First Lady greet Prime Minister Trudeau and Mrs. Grégoire-Trudeau on the North Portico steps of the White House upon their arrival for the State Dinner. (Official White House Photo by Lawrence Jackson)

Malia and Sasha Obama talk with Prime Minister Trudeau and his mother Margaret Trudeau during a reception on the Truman Balcony. (Official White House Photo by Pete Souza)

The President shows Prime Minister Trudeau the Lincoln Bedroom. (Official White House Photo by Pete Souza)

Sasha and Malia talk with actor Ryan Reynolds while greeting dinner guests in the Blue Room. (Official White House Photo by Pete Souza)

The President talks to Malia prior to the State Dinner. (Official White House Photo by Pete Souza)

Personal Aide to the President Marvin Nicholson waves after being acknowledged during the President’s remarks at dinner in the East Room. (Official White House Photo by Chuck Kennedy)

President Obama offers a toast to Prime Minister Trudeau. (Official White House Photo by Pete Souza)

Wait staff carries dinner fare to the East Room. (Official White House Photo by Chuck Kennedy)

The President talks with dinner guests. (Official White House Photo by Pete Souza)

Mrs. Grégoire-Trudeau reacts during Mrs. Obama’s remarks. (Official White House Photo by Pete Souza)

The First Lady recognizes Executive Chef Cris Comerford and Executive Pastry Chef Susie Morrison, right, during her remarks. (Official White House Photo by Pete Souza)

The First Family walks with the Prime Minister and Mrs. Grégoire-Trudeau down the Cross Hall toward the State Dining Room prior to the entertainment. (Official White House Photo by Pete Souza)

Sara Bareilles and the Washington Performing Arts Children of Gospel choir perform in the State Dining Room. (Official White House Photo by Pete Souza)

The President and Mrs. Obama watch the State Dinner performance. (Official White House Photo by Pete Souza)

President Obama delivers closing remarks following the performance. (Official White House Photo by Pete Souza)

The First Lady prepares to bid farewell to Prime Minister Trudeau and Mrs. Grégoire-Trudeau after the entertainment at the conclusion of the State Dinner. (Official White House Photo by Pete Souza)

The President and Mrs. Obama talk with Mrs. Grégoire-Trudeau, the Prime Minister and Margaret Trudeau in the Diplomatic Reception Room before bidding farewell. (Official White House Photo by Pete Souza)