5. Both leaders took office in their 40’s
Obama was 47-years-old when he was sworn in as president in January 2009, while Trudeau was elected at age 43, making him the second-youngest prime minister to take office in Canada.
The White House said the visit is a testament to the strong relationship between the two countries and emphasized the fact that Canada is the United States’s number-one trade partner. Officials also said that both states have stood side-by-side during issues like the Ebola crisis, the fight against ISIS, sanctions on Russia, and the climate change agreement in Paris.
A ceremony is planned for the prime minister’s arrival at 9:00 a.m. on the South Lawn, followed by a meeting with Obama and members of his cabinet. Trudeau will also attend a luncheon with Secretary John Kerry at the State Department and a state dinner honoring the prime minister and his wife in the evening.