Justin Trudeau

Politician, 23rd Prime Minister of Canada

Justin Trudeau - Politician, 23rd Prime Minister of Canada
Born

December 25th, 1971
53 years ago

Category

Leaders & Politicians

Country

Canada

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Born on December 25, 1971, a Canadian politician served as the 23rd Prime Minister of Canada, taking office on November 4, 2015. His tenure focused on issues such as climate change, gender equality, and Indigenous rights. Trudeau was first elected as Member of Parliament for Papineau in 2008 and led the Liberal Party to a majority government in the 2015 federal election. His leadership style often emphasized inclusivity and innovativeness in governance.

Served as 23rd Prime Minister of Canada

Elected as Member of Parliament in 2008

Led Liberal Party to a majority in 2015

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