Premier ministre Justin Trudeau

Justin Trudeau is the 23rd Prime Minister of Canada, a position he has held since October 19, 2015. Here are some key points about his background and role:

Personal Background

Justin Trudeau was born on December 25, 1971, and is the oldest of three sons to Pierre Elliott Trudeau, a former Prime Minister of Canada, and Margaret Trudeau. He graduated from McGill University with a Bachelor of Arts in 1994 and later completed the University of British Columbia’s education program. Before entering politics, he worked as a teacher in Vancouver1.

Political Career

Trudeau entered politics in 2007, building a grassroots campaign to win the Liberal Party nomination in the Montréal riding of Papineau. He was elected as a Member of Parliament in 2008 and has been re-elected in 2011, 2015, 2019, and 2021. He became the Leader of the Liberal Party in April 2013 and led the party to victory in the 2015 federal election, forming a majority government. He has since led the Liberal Party to re-election in 2019 and 2021, earning second and third mandates, respectively13.

Roles and Responsibilities

As Prime Minister, Trudeau is the head of the federal government and the leader of the Liberal Party. He controls the governing party, names senators and senior judges, and appoints and dismisses members of the Cabinet. He also chairs the Cabinet, influencing its agenda and the activities of Parliament. Trudeau's government focuses on issues such as fighting climate change, creating middle-class jobs, making life more affordable, ensuring public safety, and advancing reconciliation with Indigenous Peoples15.

Current Work

Trudeau continues to be active in parliamentary work, participating in numerous chamber interventions, voting on key bills, and overseeing various government priorities. His recent work includes sponsoring bills and engaging in debates on taxation, the forestry industry, and public safety3.

Residence and Offices

Trudeau's official residence is at 24 Sussex Drive in Ottawa, although he has chosen not to live there due to needed renovations. His offices are located in the Centre Block of Parliament Hill and in the Prime Minister’s Office and the Privy Council Office on Wellington Street5.