On 13 December, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, issued a statement marking the birthday of His Highness Prince Karim Aga Khan: "His Highness is a global humanitarian leader and an ambassador for pluralism and peace. He has worked tirelessly to reduce poverty, advance gender equality, and champion healthcare and education for the most vulnerable. We are proud to have bestowed honorary Canadian citizenship on the Aga Khan, and honoured to host both the Aga Khan Museum in Toronto and the Global Centre for Pluralism in Ottawa."