Justin Trudeau

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Justin Trudeau, born on December 25, 1971, in Ottawa, Ontario, is a Canadian politician serving as the 23rd Prime Minister of Canada since 2015. He is the eldest son of Pierre Trudeau, who also served as Prime Minister from 1968 to 1979 and from 1980 to 1984. Trudeau grew up in the public eye due to his father’s prominent political role and spent much of his early life in Ottawa.

Trudeau attended several schools in Canada and eventually graduated from McGill University in 1994 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in literature. He later earned a Bachelor of Education from the University of British Columbia in 1998. Before entering politics, he worked as a teacher in Vancouver and was involved in various charitable and advocacy efforts, particularly in education and environmental issues.

Trudeau first gained national attention in 2000 when he delivered a eulogy at his father’s funeral, which was widely covered in Canadian media. His formal entry into politics came in 2008 when he was elected as the Member of Parliament (MP) for the Montreal riding of Papineau, representing the Liberal Party of Canada. He was re-elected in the same riding in subsequent federal elections.

In 2013, Trudeau became the leader of the Liberal Party. Under his leadership, the party shifted toward a progressive platform, emphasizing issues such as climate change, gender equality, and Indigenous reconciliation. In the 2015 federal election, Trudeau led the Liberal Party to a majority government, defeating incumbent Prime Minister Stephen Harper. This victory made Trudeau the second-youngest person to serve as Prime Minister in Canadian history.

During his tenure as Prime Minister, Trudeau's government introduced several major policies, including the legalization of recreational cannabis, the implementation of a national carbon pricing plan, and significant investments in infrastructure and social programs. His administration also negotiated international trade agreements such as the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA).

Trudeau was re-elected in 2019 and again in 2021, although both elections resulted in minority governments. His leadership has faced challenges, including controversies over ethics violations, economic policies, and responses to national crises such as the COVID-19 pandemic. Despite these challenges, Trudeau has remained a central figure in Canadian politics, continuing to serve as Prime Minister as of 2024.