Justin Trudeau

Justin Pierre James Trudeau is a Canadian politician who has been serving as the 23rd prime minister of Canada since 2015 and the leader of the Liberal Party since 2013. Trudeau was the second-youngest prime minister in Canadian history when he took office and the first to be the child of a previous holder of the post, as the eldest son of Pierre Trudeau.
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Some of the key events about Justin Trudeau

  • 1994
    Graduated from McGill University with a Bachelor of Arts degree in literature
  • 2002
    Delivered a moving eulogy at his father Pierre Trudeau's state funeral
  • 2005
    Chaired the youth task force of the Liberal Party
  • 2008
    Won his first election as Member of Parliament for Papineau
  • 2012
    Criticized for using profanity in Parliament during a heated exchange
  • 2013
    Elected leader of the Liberal Party of Canada
  • 2015
    Led the Liberal Party to a majority government victory in the federal election
  • 2015
    Appointed a gender-balanced cabinet, the first in Canadian history
  • 2016
    Welcomed 25,000 Syrian refugees to Canada
  • 2016
    Faced criticism for approving controversial oil pipeline expansions
  • 2016
    Accused of elbowing a female opposition member in Parliament
  • 2017
    Found to have violated federal ethics rules by accepting a family vacation on the Aga Khan's private island
  • 2018
    Legalized recreational cannabis use nationwide
  • 2018
    Criticized for a costly and controversial trip to India
  • 2019
    Faced scandal over allegations of political interference in a criminal prosecution of SNC-Lavalin
  • 2019
    Apologized for wearing brownface and blackface after photos surfaced from his past
  • 2020
    Investigated by the ethics commissioner over the WE Charity controversy
  • 2021
    Implemented a national child care program
  • 2022
    Invoked the Emergencies Act to end the "Freedom Convoy" protests, a move criticized as overreach
  • 2023
    Faced allegations of Chinese interference in Canadian elections under his leadership

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Canadian minister quits over ancestry story that shocked Trudeau's cabinet

Canadian minister quits over ancestry story that shocked Trudeau's cabinet

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President skips major G20 photo moment in Brazil - what happened next?

President skips major G20 photo moment in Brazil - what happened next?

A scheduling mix-up kept the US president away from a key G20 summit photo in Brazil. The next day brought a different picture with **Biden** front-and-center among world leaders

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Major Pacific leaders gathered in Peru: What happened at historic APEC meeting

Major Pacific leaders gathered in Peru: What happened at historic APEC meeting

Lima hosted significant Pacific-region summit that brought together 21 nations economic powerhouses. Meeting took place during important US political shift with massive global trade implications

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Trump's victory brings new questions for US policy in South Asia

Trump's victory brings new questions for US policy in South Asia

Fresh US political changes might reshape South-Asian relations but core strategies stay firm. Key updates include Indian sanctions US sanctions on Indian firms and growing Canada-India diplomatic row

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India strikes back at Canada over shocking minister involvement claims

India strikes back at Canada over shocking minister involvement claims

India strongly denies Canadian statements about minister Shahʼs role in targeting Sikhs. The diplomatic clash adds new chapter to already tense relations between two countries

Society, Politics • November 2 2024 , 12:50 PM  •  2282 views
Canadian leader points at global effects of Russia-Ukraine conflict

Canadian leader points at global effects of Russia-Ukraine conflict

At Montreal meeting **Justin Trudeau** discussed how Russia-Ukraine situation affects worldwide stability. He focused on detained children issue and called for international support to end the conflict

Society, Politics • October 31 2024 , 07:25 PM  •  1157 views
Harris draws huge crowd while warning about power grab risks at historic site

Harris draws huge crowd while warning about power grab risks at historic site

Vice President makes bold statements about democracy risks at packed DC rally. Meanwhile international tensions rise as Canada points finger at Indiaʼs minister in serious allegations

Society, Politics • October 30 2024 , 11:18 AM  •  979 views
Canadian opposition leader seeks partners to challenge Trudeau's leadership

Canadian opposition leader seeks partners to challenge Trudeau's leadership

Quebec-based party chief tries to build alliance against Liberal minority government in Parliament. Recent polls show Conservatives leading while smaller parties face declining support

Economics, Politics • October 29 2024 , 07:37 PM  •  1233 views
Quebec party joins forces to challenge Trudeau's leadership

Quebec party joins forces to challenge Trudeau's leadership

Quebec nationalists team up with opposition to counter Liberal minority government. Recent polls show Conservatives ahead while Trudeau seeks another term in upcoming election

Economics, Politics • October 29 2024 , 05:55 PM  •  2097 views