Trudeau and two of his colleagues were invited to run for party seats. All three men won in the election that year; Trudeau became Minister of Justice. His flamboyant and charismatic personality meshed well with the changing attitudes and opinions of the late s. Within a year, he had reformed the divorce laws and liberalized the laws on abortion and homosexuality. Pearson, announced his plans to retire in , Trudeau campaigned for leadership of the Liberal Party.
His ideas were popular, and on April 6, , he won the post. His election as prime minister benefited from an unprecedented wave of youth involvement.
Trudeau's time in office started off with a bang. As soon as he was elected, he began fighting for universal health care. He also worked to reform governmental caucus meetings to make them more efficient. He also made headlines for his personal life, dating the likes of Barbra Streisand before marrying the much younger Margaret Sinclair in Beyond his hip image, Trudeau had to lead his country through numerous challenges.
The October Crisis tested his stance against terrorists. The crisis began when Quebec separatist group kidnapped a Quebec official and a British trade commissioner. No need to wait until next weekend to score sweet sales on gadgets, gear. The Vancouver-based entrepreneur behind the app Shop This City hopes to remove the barrier between customers and small local businesses by offering a searchable, up-to-date display of a business's available inventory and styles.
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Read more about cookies here. By continuing to use our site, you agree to our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Sign up. He went on to complete the University of British Columbia's education program, and spent several years teaching in Vancouver. They married in and are now the proud parents of Xavier, Ella-Grace, and Hadrien. Justin entered politics to make change that would better serve all Canadians. He was elected in , and re-elected in , , and Justin was elected Leader of the Liberal Party in April His experiences as a teacher, father, leader, and advocate for youth have shaped his dedication to Canadians — and his commitment to make Canada a place where everyone has the opportunities they need to thrive.
The oldest of three boys, Justin grew up with the profound influence of his father, Pierre Elliott Trudeau, and his mother, Margaret Trudeau. He was raised speaking both French and English and has family roots in both Eastern and Western Canada. Teaching allowed him to make a positive impact in the lives of young people.
He remains committed to hearing the voices of young Canadians, from the classroom to Parliament Hill. They married in and are now the proud parents of Xavier, Ella-Grace, and Hadrien.
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