Justin Trudeau

Why you should listen

Justin Trudeau is Canada's 23rd Prime Minister. His vision of Canada is a country where everyone has a real and fair chance to succeed. His experiences as a teacher, father, leader and advocate for youth have shaped his dedication to Canadians. The oldest of three boys, he grew up with the profound influence of his father, Pierre Elliott Trudeau, and his mother, Margaret Trudeau. He graduated from McGill University with a Bachelor of Arts in 1994. He went on to complete the University of British Columbia’s education program, and spent several years teaching in Vancouver.

In 2007, Prime Minister Trudeau built a grassroots campaign to win the Liberal Party nomination in the Montréal riding of Papineau. He was elected in 2008, and re-elected in 2011, 2015, 2019 and 2021. He leads a government that works hard to continue moving Canada forward. His team is focused on fighting climate change, creating good middle-class jobs, making life more affordable, keeping Canada’s communities safe and moving forward on reconciliation with Indigenous Peoples. He is the proud father of Xavier, Ella-Grace and Hadrien.