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Justin Trudeau

23rd Prime Minister of Canada

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23rd Prime Minister of Canada

Justin Trudeau, born in 1971, is a Canadian politician serving as the 23rd prime minister of Canada since 2015. He is the leader of the Liberal Party, winning the leadership in 2013. Trudeau has implemented various government initiatives, including legalizing recreational marijuana and negotiating trade deals. He has faced ethics investigations but led the Liberals to multiple election victories.

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1971-12-25

Birth of Justin Trudeau

Justin Trudeau, the 23rd prime minister of Canada, was born on December 25, 1971, in Ottawa, to Prime Minister Pierre Trudeau and Margaret Trudeau. He is the second child in Canadian history to be born to a prime minister in office.

1976

Enrollment in French immersion program

In 1976, Trudeau was enrolled in the French immersion program at Rockcliffe Park Public School, following his mother's persuasion to send their sons to a public school.

1977

Trudeau's parents separation

In 1977, Trudeau's parents announced their separation, with his father being given primary custody. There were rumors of a reconciliation for many years, but his mother eventually filed for a no-fault divorce in 1984.

1979-10

Interview with Trudeau's nanny

In October 1979, Trudeau's nanny Dianne Lavergne was interviewed, mentioning that Justin is a mommy's boy and that children's hurts mend very quickly.

1980

Return to prime minister's official residence

After the February 1980 election that returned Pierre Trudeau to the Prime Minister's Office, Justin and his brothers returned to the prime minister's official residence.

1984

Trudeau's parents' divorce

In 1984, Trudeau's parents' divorce was granted by the Supreme Court of Ontario, coinciding with his father's announcement of retirement as prime minister.

1988

Trudeau supports Liberal Party in 1988 federal election

In 1988, Justin Trudeau offered his support to party leader John Turner in the federal election, showing his early involvement with the Liberal Party.

1990

Trudeau defends Canadian federalism at Collège Jean-de-Brébeuf

In 1990, Justin Trudeau defended Canadian federalism at a student event at the Collège Jean-de-Brébeuf, demonstrating his commitment to Canadian federalism at a young age.

1994

Graduation from McGill University

Justin Trudeau graduated from McGill University in 1994 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in literature.

1998

Acquisition of Bachelor of Education degree

In 1998, Justin Trudeau acquired a Bachelor of Education degree from the University of British Columbia.

2000-08

Kokanee Summit Fundraising Event

In August 2000, Trudeau attended the Kokanee Summit in Creston, British Columbia, to raise funds in honour of his brother Michel Trudeau and other avalanche victims. After the event, an unsigned editorial in the Creston Valley Advance accused Trudeau of having groped an unnamed female reporter while at the music festival.

2000-10

Eulogy at Father's State Funeral

In October 2000, Trudeau emerged as a prominent figure after delivering a eulogy at his father's state funeral. The Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (CBC) received numerous calls to rebroadcast the speech after its initial transmission, and leading Quebec politician Claude Ryan described it as 'perhaps ... the first manifestation of a dynasty'.

2002

Criticism of Government of British Columbia's Decision

In 2002, Trudeau criticized the Government of British Columbia's decision to stop its funding for a public avalanche warning system.

2003

Trudeau co-hosts tribute to Jean Chrétien

In 2003, Justin Trudeau co-hosted a tribute to outgoing prime minister Jean Chrétien at the Liberal Party's leadership convention, showcasing his involvement with the party and its leaders.

2004

Inauguration of the Trudeau Centre for Peace and Conflict Studies

Trudeau and his brother Alexandre inaugurated the Trudeau Centre for Peace and Conflict Studies at the University of Toronto in April 2004; the centre later became a part of the Munk School of Global Affairs.

2005

Opposition to Proposed Zinc Mine

In 2005, Trudeau fought against a proposed $100-million zinc mine that he argued would poison the Nahanni River, a United Nations World Heritage Site located in the Northwest Territories.

2006-09-17

Master of Ceremonies at Darfur Crisis Rally

On September 17, 2006, Trudeau was the master of ceremonies at a Toronto rally organized by Roméo Dallaire that called for Canadian participation in resolving the Darfur crisis.

2007-04-29

Trudeau wins Liberal party's nomination for Papineau riding

On April 29, 2007, Justin Trudeau won the Liberal party's nomination for the Papineau riding, marking a significant step in his political career.

2008-10-14

Trudeau narrowly defeats Bloc Québécois incumbent

On October 14, 2008, Justin Trudeau narrowly defeated Bloc Québécois incumbent Vivian Barbot in the election, marking his entry into the Canadian Parliament.

2009-04

Trudeau calls for national voluntary service policy for young people

In April 2009, Justin Trudeau's first legislative act was a motion calling for the creation of a national voluntary service policy for young people, reflecting his early initiatives in parliament.

2012-03-31

Trudeau wins charity boxing match

On March 31, 2012, Justin Trudeau won a charity boxing match, demonstrating his involvement in charitable activities and his physical prowess.

2012-10-12

Trudeau announces he would not seek the post of leadership

Trudeau announced at Wilfrid Laurier University that he would not seek the post of leadership due to having a young family.

2013-04-14

Trudeau declared winner of the leadership election

Trudeau was declared the winner of the leadership election on April 14, 2013, garnering 80.1 per cent of 30,800 votes.

2014-08-18

Break-in at Trudeau's House

On August 18, 2014, an intruder broke into Trudeau's house while his wife and children were sleeping and left a threatening note. Trudeau, who was in Winnipeg at the time, expressed his intention to inquire with the Royal Canadian Mounted Police about his home security.

2015-10-19

Trudeau leads Liberals to Victory in Federal Election

On October 19, 2015, Justin Trudeau led the Liberals to a decisive victory in the federal election, winning 184 of the 338 seats and securing a strong majority government. This was the second-best performance in the party's history, largely attributed to a solid performance in the eastern half of the country and a significant gain in Quebec.

2015-11-04

Trudeau and Cabinet Sworn In

On November 4, 2015, Justin Trudeau and the rest of the Cabinet were sworn in by Governor General David Johnston. Trudeau outlined his first legislative priority to lower taxes for middle-income Canadians and raise taxes for the top one per cent of income earners.

2015-11-05

Reinstatement of Mandatory Long-Form Census

During the first Liberal caucus meeting on November 5, 2015, the party announced the reinstatement of the mandatory long-form census, effective with the 2016 census.

2015-12-03

Trudeau's Legislative Priorities

After parliament was reconvened on December 3, 2015, Prime Minister Trudeau announced his first legislative priority to lower taxes for middle-income Canadians and raise taxes for the top one per cent of income earners.

2016

Introduction of Medically-Assisted Dying

Trudeau's government introduced the right to medically-assisted dying in Canada, allowing individuals to seek medical assistance to end their lives under specific conditions.

2017

Trudeau's Ethics Controversy

In 2017, Trudeau faced criticism for his fundraising tactics and was investigated for a vacation he and his family took to Aga Khan IV's private island in the Bahamas, which led to a violation of four provisions of the Conflict of Interest Act.

2018

Trudeau's Controversial Invitation

In February 2018, Trudeau was criticized when his government invited Khalistani nationalist Jaspal Atwal to the Canadian High Commission's dinner party in Delhi, leading to a public apology for the incident.

2019-02-08

SNC-Lavalin Controversy

The Globe and Mail reported that the Prime Minister's Office allegedly attempted to influence Attorney General Jody Wilson-Raybould regarding the prosecution of SNC-Lavalin. Trudeau denied directing Wilson-Raybould and welcomed the ethics commissioner's investigation.

2019-03-19

Shutting Down of Justice Committee's Investigation

The Liberal committee members voted to shut down the Justice Committee's investigation into the alleged interference in the SNC-Lavalin affair, which was a significant event in the SNC-Lavalin controversy.

2019-08-14

Ethics Commissioner's Report

The ethics commissioner's final report concluded that Mr. Trudeau contravened section 9 of the Conflict of Interest Act in relation to the SNC-Lavalin affair, marking a significant development in the controversy.

2019-09-11

Request for Dissolution of Parliament

Trudeau visited Governor General Julie Payette to request the dissolution of Parliament, formally triggering an election, which was a crucial step in the 2019 federal election.

2019-09-18

Trudeau's Apology for Brownface and Blackface Incidents

Time magazine published a photograph of Trudeau wearing brownface makeup, leading to a public apology from Trudeau for his racist actions, which sparked a significant controversy and public discussion.

2020-05-12

Exclusive deal with CanSino Biologics

On May 12, 2020, the Trudeau government announced an exclusive deal with CanSino Biologics for COVID-19 vaccines, which later fell through due to deteriorating Canadian-Chinese relations.

2020-07-03

WE Charity ethics investigation

On July 3, 2020, the ethics commissioner announced an investigation into Trudeau's and the government's decision to have WE Charity administer a student-grant program, following complaints about the Trudeau family's ties to the charity.

2020-08-05

Plan to secure doses of Pfizer and Moderna vaccines

On August 5, 2020, the Trudeau government created a plan to secure doses of the Pfizer and Moderna vaccines for Canada's mass-vaccination program.

2021-08-15

Dissolution of parliament and scheduling of election

On August 15, 2021, Trudeau advised Governor General Mary Simon to dissolve parliament, scheduling an election for September 20, 2021.

2022-01-15

Introduction of COVID-19 vaccine requirements and Freedom Convoy protest

On January 15, 2022, the Government of Canada introduced COVID-19 vaccine requirements, leading to the Canada convoy protest, also known as the Freedom Convoy.

2022-11-06

Announcement of Increased Immigration Targets

The Trudeau government announced that Canada would admit 500,000 immigrants per year by 2025, indicating a significant increase in immigration targets.

2023-08-02

Trudeau's Separation Announcement

On August 2, 2023, Trudeau announced that he and his wife had separated. Later, on August 21, Trudeau stated that he was focusing on his children and the future.

2023-10-24

Trudeau's Stance on Israel–Hamas War

Trudeau condemned Hamas' actions during the Israel–Hamas war and expressed support for Israel's right to self-defence, indicating Canada's position on the conflict.

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