On September 20, 2017, Queen Rania of Jordan presented the Atlantic Council Global Citizen Award to Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau in an award ceremony in New York City, citing his ability to transform “compassion into action” on the global refugee crisis. Trudeau was chosen to receive this award due to his "respect for universal freedom, diversity, and prosperity, and his promotion of open trade and open borders," according to a statement from the Atlantic Council. |