Pierre Trudeau
Canadian politician, Prime Minister of Canada
Born
October 18th, 1919
105 years ago
Died
September 28th, 2000
24 years ago — 80 years old
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
Canada
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A Canadian lawyer and academic held the position of the 15th Prime Minister of Canada, serving two terms from 1968 to 1979 and then from 1980 to 1984. Trudeau was a key figure in Canadian politics, emphasizing national unity, multiculturalism, and civil rights. His government implemented the Official Languages Act, promoting English and French as the country's official languages. He also introduced the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms in 1982, significantly shaping Canada's constitutional framework.
Served as Prime Minister from 1968 to 1979
Implemented the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms
Introduced the Official Languages Act
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