Justin Trudeau is a Canadian politician serving as the 23rd and current prime minister of Canada since 2015 and leader of the Liberal Party since 2013.
Trudeau is the second-youngest prime minister in Canadian history, he is also the first to be the child of a previous holder of the post, as the eldest son of Pierre Trudeau.
Justin Trudeau Bio
Justin Trudeau was born on December 25, 1971, in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, to Pierre Elliott Trudeau, the 15th prime minister of Canada, and Margaret Trudeau (née Sinclair).
He is the oldest of three sons born to his parents. His two younger brothers are Alexandre (Sacha) and Michel.
His fifth great-maternal grandmother was the daughter of a French father and Malaccan mother, which makes Trudeau the first Canadian prime minister to have confirmed non-European lineage.
Trudeau has a BA degree in literature from ‘McGill University,’ a B.Ed degree from the ‘University of British Columbia,’ and an engineering degree from ‘Université de Montréal.’
He taught French and Mathematics at the ‘West Point Grey Academy’ before joining politics.
He started his political career by seeking the ‘Liberal Party’ nomination in the district of Papineau. On April 29, 2007, he picked up 690 votes and won the nomination, competing against Mary Deros and Basilio Giordano, who won 350 and 220 votes respectively.
He won the Papineau election on October 14, 2008, by defeating Vivian Barbot of ‘Bloc Québécois’ party.
In 2008, Trudeau entered the parliament as a member of the ‘Official Opposition.’
In 2009, he chaired the Liberal Party’s national convention in Vancouver.
On October 2009, he was appointed as the party’s critic for multiculturalism and youth.
September 2009 saw him take the post of the critic again for youth, citizenship and immigration.
Justin Pierre James Trudeau won the Canadian federal election in Papineau on May 2, 2011.
On November 17, 2011, Trudeau stripped down to his undershirt at a charity event for the ‘Canadian Liver Foundation.’ During his campaign in 2013, this clip was shown by the opposing party in attack ads.
After the resignation of the ‘Liberal Party’ leader Michael Ignatieff, Trudeau launched his leadership bid for the ‘Liberal Party’ on October 2012.
On April 14, 2013, Trudeau defeated both his fellow leadership candidates Marc Garneau and Joyce Murray to become the leader of the ‘Liberal Party.’ He had acquired 80.1% of 30,800 votes.
However, the same year, Trudeau chose to give up his seat in favor of Irwin Cotler as a mark of respect for his work in fighting Apartheid with Nelson Mandela.
On October 19, 2015, Trudeau led the ‘Liberal Party’ to victory in the federal election.
This was one of the longest official campaigns in 100 years in which the Liberals won 39.5% of the popular vote (184 of the 338 seats in the House of Commons) and the highest 150 seat gain for a single party since Confederacy.
On November 4, 2015, Justin Trudeau was sworn in by Governor General David Johnston as Canada’s 23rd prime minister.
Trudeau declared that his administration will lower taxes for the middle class. He also put forth a statement, saying that the government will be an open and ethical one.
On December 7, 2015, he announced his responsibilities towards the indigenous community of Canada, and assured them just rights at the ‘Assembly of First Nations.’
Trudeau was the first member of the 40th Parliament of Canada to bring in a private member’s motion. He called for a “national voluntary service policy for young people.”
Justin Trudeau Wife
Justin Trudeau married Sophie Grégoire, a Canadian TV and radio host, on May 28, 2005, in a Roman Catholic ceremony at Montreal’s ‘Sainte-Madeleine d’Outremont Church.’
On August 2, 2023, Trudeau announced he and Grégoire had separated.
Justin Trudeau Children.
The couple has three children; Xavier James (born October 18, 2007), Ella-Grace Margaret (born February 5, 2009), and Hadrian Grégoire (born February 28, 2014).
Justin Trudeau Parents
Justin was born to Pierre Elliott Trudeau, the 15th prime minister of Canada, and Margaret Trudeau (née Sinclair).
Justin Trudeau Siblings
He is the oldest of three sons born to his parents. His two younger brothers are Alexandre (Sacha) and Michel.
Justin Trudeau Net Worth
Justin Trudeau’s net worth is estimated to be $5 Million, according to celebrity net worth
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. When was Justin Trudeau born?
Ans. Justin Trudeau was born on December 25, 1971.
Q. How much is Justin Trudeau worth?
Ans. Justin Trudeau’s Net Worth is $88 Million US Dollars.
Q. Is Justin Trudeau the youngest prime minister of Canada?
Ans. No. Justin Trudeau is second youngest Prime Minister of Canada.
Q. How tall is Justin Trudeau?
Ans. 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Q. Who is Justin Trudeau wife?
Ans. Sophie Grégoire Trudeau.
Q. Does Justin Trudeau have kids?
Ans. Yes, Ella-Grace Margaret Trudeau, Hadrien Trudeau, Xavier James Trudeau.
Q. How long is Trudeau in power?
Ans. Justing Trudeau is in power since November 4, 2015.
Hopefully, this article was able to provide you with all the necessary information about Justin Trudeau biography.
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