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{{Infobox officeholder | |||
| name = Justin Trudeau | |||
| image = Justin_Trudeau_2023.jpg | |||
| caption = Justin Trudeau in 2023 | |||
| order = 23rd Prime Minister of Canada | |||
| term_start = November 4, 2015 | |||
| term_end = March 2025 | |||
| monarch = Elizabeth II; Charles III | |||
| governor_general = David Johnston; Julie Payette; Mary Simon | |||
| predecessor = Stephen Harper | |||
| successor = Mark Carney | |||
| birth_date = December 25, 1971 | |||
| birth_place = Ottawa, Ontario | |||
| party = Liberal | |||
}} | |||
'''Justin Pierre James Trudeau''' (born December 25, 1971) is a Canadian politician who served as the 23rd [[Prime Minister of Canada]] from 2015 to 2025. The son of former Prime Minister [[Pierre Elliott Trudeau]], he led the Liberal Party through three elections and implemented a progressive policy agenda before resigning in 2025. | |||
== | == Early life and education == | ||
Trudeau was born in [[Ottawa]] on Christmas Day, 1971, while his father was serving as Prime Minister. He studied literature at McGill University and later earned a degree in education from the University of British Columbia. Before politics, he worked as a teacher, advocate, and public speaker. | |||
== | == Political career == | ||
Trudeau was elected as a Liberal MP for the Montreal riding of Papineau in 2008. In 2013, he became leader of the Liberal Party. In the 2015 federal election, he led the Liberals from third place to a majority government, defeating Stephen Harper’s Conservatives. | |||
[[ | == Prime Ministership (2015–2025) == | ||
[[ | Trudeau’s government emphasized progressive reforms, including: | ||
* Legalizing recreational cannabis nationwide (2018). | |||
* Implementing carbon pricing to combat climate change. | |||
* Expanding child benefits and introducing middle-class tax cuts. | |||
* Appointing Canada’s first gender-balanced cabinet. | |||
* Managing the COVID-19 pandemic with emergency support programs. | |||
* Supporting Ukraine following Russia’s 2022 invasion. | |||
* Overseeing Canada through the transition from Queen Elizabeth II to King Charles III. | |||
He won three elections (2015 majority, 2019 minority, 2021 minority). In 2025, Trudeau resigned as Liberal leader and Prime Minister, succeeded by [[Mark Carney]]. | |||
== Later life == | |||
As of 2025, Trudeau remains active as a Member of Parliament and public speaker. His future role in Canadian politics and international affairs is still evolving. | |||
== Legacy == | |||
Trudeau is remembered for modernizing Canada’s image abroad, advancing progressive policies, and leading during crises such as the COVID-19 pandemic. His decade in office was marked by both achievements and controversies, including ethics investigations and debates over fiscal management. | |||
== See also == | |||
* [[Prime Minister of Canada]] | |||
* [[Pierre Elliott Trudeau]] | |||
* [[Mark Carney]] | |||
* [[Liberal Party of Canada]] | |||
== FAQs == | |||
'''Q: When did Justin Trudeau serve as Prime Minister?''' | |||
A: From November 4, 2015, to March 2025. | |||
'''Q: Who succeeded Justin Trudeau?''' | |||
A: Mark Carney, who became Prime Minister in March 2025. | |||
'''Q: What were Trudeau’s most notable achievements?''' | |||
A: Legalizing cannabis, implementing carbon pricing, expanding social benefits, and appointing a gender-balanced cabinet. | |||
== References == | |||
* [https://lop.parl.ca/sites/ParlInfo/default/en_CA/People/Profile?personId=5879 Parliament of Canada – Justin Trudeau] | |||
* [https://www.pm.gc.ca/en/prime-minister/former Right Honourable Justin Trudeau – Former Prime Minister of Canada (Official Site)] | |||
Latest revision as of 17:00, 23 September 2025
| Justin Trudeau | |
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| File:Justin Trudeau 2023.jpg Justin Trudeau in 2023 |
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| Prime Minister of Canada | |
| In office | November 4, 2015 – March 2025 |
| Monarch | Elizabeth II; Charles III |
| Governor General | David Johnston; Julie Payette; Mary Simon |
| Preceded by | Stephen Harper |
| Succeeded by | Mark Carney |
| Personal details | |
| Born | December 25, 1971 Ottawa, Ontario |
| Died | |
| Political party | Liberal |
Justin Pierre James Trudeau (born December 25, 1971) is a Canadian politician who served as the 23rd Prime Minister of Canada from 2015 to 2025. The son of former Prime Minister Pierre Elliott Trudeau, he led the Liberal Party through three elections and implemented a progressive policy agenda before resigning in 2025.
Early life and education
Trudeau was born in Ottawa on Christmas Day, 1971, while his father was serving as Prime Minister. He studied literature at McGill University and later earned a degree in education from the University of British Columbia. Before politics, he worked as a teacher, advocate, and public speaker.
Political career
Trudeau was elected as a Liberal MP for the Montreal riding of Papineau in 2008. In 2013, he became leader of the Liberal Party. In the 2015 federal election, he led the Liberals from third place to a majority government, defeating Stephen Harper’s Conservatives.
Prime Ministership (2015–2025)
Trudeau’s government emphasized progressive reforms, including:
- Legalizing recreational cannabis nationwide (2018).
- Implementing carbon pricing to combat climate change.
- Expanding child benefits and introducing middle-class tax cuts.
- Appointing Canada’s first gender-balanced cabinet.
- Managing the COVID-19 pandemic with emergency support programs.
- Supporting Ukraine following Russia’s 2022 invasion.
- Overseeing Canada through the transition from Queen Elizabeth II to King Charles III.
He won three elections (2015 majority, 2019 minority, 2021 minority). In 2025, Trudeau resigned as Liberal leader and Prime Minister, succeeded by Mark Carney.
Later life
As of 2025, Trudeau remains active as a Member of Parliament and public speaker. His future role in Canadian politics and international affairs is still evolving.
Legacy
Trudeau is remembered for modernizing Canada’s image abroad, advancing progressive policies, and leading during crises such as the COVID-19 pandemic. His decade in office was marked by both achievements and controversies, including ethics investigations and debates over fiscal management.
See also
FAQs
Q: When did Justin Trudeau serve as Prime Minister? A: From November 4, 2015, to March 2025.
Q: Who succeeded Justin Trudeau? A: Mark Carney, who became Prime Minister in March 2025.
Q: What were Trudeau’s most notable achievements? A: Legalizing cannabis, implementing carbon pricing, expanding social benefits, and appointing a gender-balanced cabinet.