Every day, Canada’s world-class educators are empowering young people to shape our future. They provide the students in their care with the skills, tools and experiences they need to become thriving adults in Canada’s innovation economy.

“Every day, teachers go above and beyond as mentors, coaches, counsellors, and advocates for the next generation of Canadians. Today, we congratulate the 2023 award recipients; your dedication and service to our kids help make Canada the best country in the world. As a teacher myself, I have seen your passion first hand—it is truly inspirational. Today, on World Teachers Day, we send out gratitude to the educators in communities across the country who are setting the next generation up for success and helping to build a better future for all Canadians.”
– The Right Honourable Justin Trudeau, Prime Minister of Canada

“Canada’s renowned education system begins with the early childhood educators and teachers who enable children and youth to ask questions, grow and learn. The 2023 Prime Minister Awards recipients are fuelling a culture of curiosity for children and students to be ingenious and ambitious and take the path of discovery that propels Canadian innovation, and we thank you as you shape a strong future for Canada.”
– The Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry

“Early childhood educators are the cornerstone of the Canada-wide Early Learning and Child Care system. Their work is critical to fostering the social, emotional, physical and cognitive development of young children and the success of the system. Congratulations to the 2023 Prime Minister Award recipients; you have made an incredible impact on our country and communities.”
– The Honourable Jenna Sudds, Minister of Families, Children and Social Development

• Since their creation in 1994, the Prime Minister’s Awards have honoured more than 2,100 outstanding Canadian educators.

• Award recipients are determined based on a rigorous two-tier selection process undertaken by over 130 volunteers from the education and early childhood education communities across Canada.

• This year’s award recipients were chosen from among 150 nominations across the country. 

• Partners that support the program include Employment and Social Development Canada, Indigenous Services Canada and the Public Health Agency of Canada.

Associated links

• Prime Minister’s Awards for Teaching Excellence – 2023 Recipients
• Prime Minister’s Awards for Teaching Excellence in STEM – 2023 Recipients
• Prime Minister’s Awards for Excellence in Early Childhood Education – 2023 Recipients

Audrey Champoux
Press Secretary and Senior Communications Advisor
Office of the Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry
audrey.champoux@ised-isde.gc.ca

Media Relations
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada
media@ised-isde.gc.ca

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