This week marked an historic visit for Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau as he attended the 2016 State Dinner at the White House. LiUNA, a sponsor of several events in Washington this week for Prime Minister Trudeau, was proud to welcome and stand proud beside our applauded Prime Minister. In attendance was LiUNA Vice President and Regional Manager of Central and Eastern Canada, Joseph Mancinelli together with LiUNA Canada Director of Government Relations, Anthony Primerano, and Chief of Staff in Washington Rod Bennet, Minister of Innovation, Science and Economic Development Navdeep Bains, and Chrystia Freeland, Minister of International Trade as well as many dignitaries, cabinet ministers, and honorable guests. This historic and monumental visit in Washington highlighted Prime Minister Trudeau's focus on the importance of men stepping up as feminist to encourage gender-equality, Canada's welcome of Syrian Refugees, and Canada's mission to improve our economy.