Full History Of Justin Trudeau In Timeline From 1906

1906: Great-Grandfather Immigrated to Canada

In 1906, Justin Trudeau's maternal great-grandfather, Thomas Bernard, immigrated to Penticton, British Columbia, from Makassar, Indonesia at age 15 with his family.

October 30, 1917: Death of Talbot Mercer Papineau

On October 30, 1917, Major Talbot Mercer Papineau, Justin Trudeau's fifth cousin, twice removed, was killed during the Battle of Passchendaele.

January 28, 1933: Death of Margaret Mary Theodora Macdonald

Margaret Mary Theodora Macdonald, the first child born to a Canadian Prime Minister while in office, died on January 28, 1933.

June 23, 1971: Pregnancy Announcement

On June 23, 1971, the Prime Minister's Office (PMO) announced that Prime Minister Pierre Trudeau's wife, Margaret Trudeau, was pregnant and due in December.

December 25, 1971: Justin Trudeau's Birth

Justin Trudeau was born on December 25, 1971, at 9:27 pm EST at the Ottawa Civic Hospital.

December 25, 1971: Justin Trudeau Born

On December 25, 1971, Justin Pierre James Trudeau was born. He is a Canadian politician who has served as the 23rd prime minister of Canada since 2015.

January 16, 1972: Baptism at Notre Dame Basilica

On January 16, 1972, Justin Trudeau was baptized at Ottawa's Notre Dame Basilica, marking his first public appearance.

April 14, 1972: Gala at National Arts Centre

On April 14, 1972, Justin Trudeau's parents hosted a gala at the National Arts Centre, where U.S. President Richard Nixon toasted to the future prime minister of Canada, Justin Pierre Trudeau.

December 25, 1973: Birth of Brother Alexandre

On December 25, 1973, Justin Trudeau's younger brother Alexandre (Sacha) was born.

October 2, 1975: Birth of Brother Michel

On October 2, 1975, Justin Trudeau's younger brother Michel was born.

1976: Enrolled in Rockcliffe Park Public School

In 1976, Justin Trudeau was enrolled in the French immersion program at Rockcliffe Park Public School.

1977: Parents Announced Separation

In 1977, when Justin Trudeau was five years old, his parents announced their separation.

September 1979: Moved to Stornoway and Mother Purchased New Home

In September 1979, Justin Trudeau and his brothers lived on the top floor of Stornoway while repairs continued, and his mother purchased a new home nearby in Ottawa's New Edinburgh neighbourhood.

1979: Party with Most Votes Did Not Win Most Seats

In 1979, for the first time since then, the party that garnered the largest share of the national popular vote did not win the most seats; the Liberals under Trudeau had 33.1% of the popular vote, while the Conservatives under Andrew Scheer had 34.4%.

1979: Nanny Interviewed

In October 1979, Justin Trudeau's nanny, Dianne Lavergne, was interviewed and quoted about Justin being a "mommy's boy".

February 1980: Returned to Prime Minister's Residence

In February 1980, Justin Trudeau and his brothers returned to the prime minister's official residence after his father was re-elected.

1980: Liberals near-sweep of Quebec

In 1980, Justin Trudeau's father led the liberals to a near-sweep of the province of Quebec.

June 1984: Family Moved to Cormier House

In June 1984, after his father's retirement, Justin Trudeau and his family moved into his father's home at 1418 Pine Avenue, Montreal, known as Cormier House.

1984: Divorce Granted

In 1984, the Supreme Court of Ontario granted Justin Trudeau's parents a no-fault divorce.

1985: Jaspal Atwal Assault Conviction

In 1985, Jaspal Atwal was previously convicted of the assault on former BC premier Ujjal Dosanjh.

1986: Jaspal Atwal Shooting Conviction

In 1986, Jaspal Atwal was previously convicted for the shooting and attempted murder of Indian Cabinet minister Malkiat Singh Sidhu.

1988: Supported John Turner in Federal Election

In 1988, Justin Trudeau supported the Liberal Party and offered his support to party leader John Turner in the federal election.

1988: Emergencies Act Enacted

The Emergencies Act was enacted in 1988.

November 13, 1998: Death of Brother Michel

On November 13, 1998, Justin Trudeau's younger brother Michel passed away.

1998: Rediscovering Faith

In 1998, after the death of his brother Michel, Trudeau rediscovered his Catholic faith through participation in an Alpha course.

August 2000: Kokanee Summit Incident

In August 2000, at the Kokanee Summit, Justin Trudeau was accused of groping an unnamed female reporter.

October 2000: Delivered Eulogy at Father's Funeral

In October 2000, Justin Trudeau delivered a prominent eulogy at his father's state funeral.

2000: Started Kokanee Glacier Alpine Campaign

In 2000, Justin Trudeau and his family started the Kokanee Glacier Alpine Campaign for winter sports safety.

2001: SNC Lavalin Bribes Started

Between 2001 and 2011, SNC-Lavalin allegedly paid CA$48 million in bribes in Libya.

2001: Brownface Incident at Arabian Nights Gala

In 2001, Justin Trudeau wore brownface makeup at an Arabian Nights-themed gala while he was a teacher at West Point Grey Academy.

2002: Chaired Katimavik Youth Program

From 2002, Justin Trudeau chaired the Katimavik youth program.

2002: Studied Engineering at École Polytechnique de Montréal

From 2002, Justin Trudeau studied engineering at the École Polytechnique de Montréal, but did not graduate.

2002: Criticized Government Avalanche Warning System

In 2002, Justin Trudeau criticized the Government of British Columbia's decision to stop funding a public avalanche warning system.

2002: Returned to Montreal for Further Studies

In 2002, Justin Trudeau returned to Montreal to further his studies after teaching in Vancouver.

2002: Panelist on CBC Radio's Canada Reads

In 2002, Justin Trudeau was a panelist on CBC Radio's Canada Reads series, where he championed Wayne Johnston's "The Colony of Unrequited Dreams."

June 2003: Reconnection with Sophie Grégoire

In June 2003, Trudeau reconnected with Sophie Grégoire, who was assigned as his co-host for a charity ball, leading to them dating several months later.

2003: Co-hosted Tribute to Jean Chrétien

In 2003, Justin Trudeau, along with Charmaine Crooks, co-hosted a tribute to outgoing prime minister Jean Chrétien at the Liberal Party's leadership convention.

2003: Speech Included in CBC Book

In 2003, the CBC included Justin Trudeau's eulogy in its list of significant Canadian events from the past fifty years.

April 2004: Inauguration of the Trudeau Centre

In April 2004, Justin Trudeau and his brother Alexandre inaugurated the Trudeau Centre for Peace and Conflict Studies at the University of Toronto, which later became part of the Munk School of Global Affairs.

October 2004: Engagement to Sophie Grégoire

In October 2004, Justin Trudeau and Sophie Grégoire became engaged.

2004: Started Master's Degree at McGill

In 2004, Justin Trudeau started a master's degree in environmental geography at McGill but withdrew to seek public office.

May 28, 2005: Marriage to Sophie Grégoire

On May 28, 2005, Justin Trudeau married Sophie Grégoire in a ceremony at Montreal's Sainte-Madeleine d'Outremont Church.

2005: Fought Against Proposed Zinc Mine

In 2005, Justin Trudeau fought against a proposed $100-million zinc mine that he argued would poison the Nahanni River, a United Nations World Heritage Site located in the Northwest Territories.

September 17, 2006: Master of Ceremonies at Darfur Rally

On September 17, 2006, Justin Trudeau was the master of ceremonies at a Toronto rally organized by Roméo Dallaire, which called for Canadian participation in resolving the Darfur crisis.

October 2006: Criticized Quebec Nationalism

In October 2006, Justin Trudeau criticized Quebec nationalism, describing political nationalism as an "old idea from the 19th century" and not relevant to modern Quebec.

2006: Chaired Task Force on Youth Renewal

After the Liberal Party's defeat in the 2006 federal election, Justin Trudeau was appointed to chair a task force on youth renewal.

2006: Supported Gerard Kennedy and Stéphane Dion

In 2006, Justin Trudeau announced his support for leadership candidate Gerard Kennedy and introduced him during the candidates' final speeches. When Kennedy dropped off, Trudeau supported the ultimate winner, Stéphane Dion.

2006: Hosted the Giller Prize Presentation Ceremony

In 2006, Justin Trudeau hosted the presentation ceremony for the Giller Prize for literature.

2006: Appointed Chair of the Liberal Party's Task Force on Youth Renewal

In 2006, Justin Trudeau was appointed as the chair of the Liberal Party's Task Force on Youth Renewal.

2006: Riding of Papineau Falls to Bloc Québécois

In 2006, the riding of Papineau, which had been in Liberal hands for 53 years, fell to the Bloc Québécois.

2006: Ended Chairmanship of Katimavik

Justin Trudeau's chairmanship of the Katimavik youth program ended in 2006.

April 29, 2007: Won Liberal Nomination in Papineau

On April 29, 2007, Justin Trudeau won the Liberal party's nomination in Papineau, defeating Mary Deros and Basilio Giordano.

2007: Starred in CBC Television Miniseries

In 2007, Justin Trudeau starred in the CBC Television miniseries "The Great War," portraying Major Talbot Mercer Papineau.

2007: Sought Liberal Nomination in Papineau

In early 2007, after rumours of running in Outremont, Justin Trudeau announced that he would seek the Liberal nomination in the nearby riding of Papineau for the next general election.

October 14, 2008: Elected as MP for Papineau

On October 14, 2008, Justin Trudeau narrowly defeated Bloc Québécois incumbent Vivian Barbot and was elected as the Member of Parliament for Papineau.

December 2008: Michael Ignatieff Named Liberal Leader

In December 2008, Michael Ignatieff was named leader after Trudeau did not enter the race.

2008: Mentioned as Potential Liberal Leader

After Dion's resignation as Liberal leader in 2008, Justin Trudeau's name was mentioned as a potential candidate with polls showing him as a favourite among Canadians for the position.

2008: Trudeau's Camping Memories

In 2008, Justin Trudeau said that he enjoyed camping with his father the most of all his early family outings.

2008: Elected to the House of Commons

In 2008, Justin Trudeau was elected to represent the riding of Papineau in the House of Commons.

2008: Entered Parliament as Member of Official Opposition

In 2008, after the Conservative Party won a minority government, Justin Trudeau entered parliament as a member of the Official Opposition.

April 2009: Co-Chaired Liberal Party National Convention

In April 2009, Justin Trudeau co-chaired the Liberal Party's national convention in Vancouver.

2009: Liberal Party's Critic for Youth and Multiculturalism

In 2009, Justin Trudeau became the Liberal Party's Official Opposition critic for youth and multiculturalism.

2009: Trudeau's Comments on Parents' Marriage

In 2009, Justin Trudeau commented on his parents' marriage, stating that they loved each other but his mother was never an equal partner in his father's life.

2009: Canada Previously Failed UN Security Council Bid

In 2009, under Prime Minister Stephen Harper, Canada also failed an attempt to join the UN Security Council.

September 2010: Critic for Youth, Citizenship, and Immigration

In September 2010, Justin Trudeau was reassigned as the Liberal Party's critic for youth, citizenship, and immigration.

2010: Critic for Citizenship and Immigration

In 2010, Justin Trudeau became the Liberal Party's critic for citizenship and immigration.

2010: Advocated for Increased Haiti Relief Efforts

In 2010, Justin Trudeau encouraged an increase in Canada's relief efforts after the 2010 Haiti earthquake and sought more accessible immigration procedures for Haitians moving to Canada.

2010: Comments Made About Albertans

In 2010, Justin Trudeau made comments about Albertans controlling the community and socio-democratic agenda.

August 2011: Assets of First Numbered Company Valued

As of August 2011, the first numbered company that Justin Trudeau and his brothers had shares in had assets of $1.2 million.

2011: SNC Lavalin Bribes Ended

Between 2001 and 2011, SNC-Lavalin allegedly paid CA$48 million in bribes in Libya.

2011: Critic for Secondary Education and Sport

In 2011, Justin Trudeau was appointed as a critic for secondary education and sport.

2011: Statement on Personal Faith

In 2011, Trudeau stated, "My own personal faith is an extremely important part of who I am and the values that I try to lead with."

2011: Considered to Lead Liberal Party Again

In 2011, after the Liberal Party's poor showing in the election and Ignatieff's resignation, Justin Trudeau was again seen as a potential candidate to lead the party.

2011: Re-elected in Papineau, Liberal Party Third Party Standing

In the 2011 federal election, Justin Trudeau was re-elected in Papineau, but the Liberal Party fell to third-party standing in the House of Commons.

2011: Gained 150 Seats Compared to 2011 Election

On October 19, 2015, the liberals gained 150 seats compared to the 2011 election.

March 31, 2012: Won Charity Boxing Match Against Patrick Brazeau

On March 31, 2012, Justin Trudeau won a charity boxing match against Conservative senator Patrick Brazeau at the Hampton Inn in Ottawa.

June 2012: Bob Rae's Decision Triggers Renewed Calls for Trudeau to Run

In June 2012, after interim leader Bob Rae announced he would not be entering the race, Justin Trudeau was hit with a "tsunami" of calls from supporters to reconsider his earlier decision not to seek the leadership.

July 2012: Considered Liberal Leadership Bid

In July 2012, Justin Trudeau stated that he would reconsider his earlier decision to not seek the leadership of the Liberal Party and would announce his final decision at the end of the summer.

September 26, 2012: Media Reports on Trudeau's Upcoming Leadership Bid

On September 26, 2012, multiple media outlets started reporting that Justin Trudeau would launch his bid for the leadership of the Liberal Party the following week.

October 2, 2012: Launched Leadership Bid in Montreal

On October 2, 2012, Justin Trudeau held a rally in Montreal to launch his bid for the leadership of the Liberal Party.

November 26, 2012: By-Elections Held During Leadership Campaign

During the leadership campaign, three by-elections were held on November 26, 2012. A week before, Sun Media reported on comments Trudeau made in 2010 regarding Alberta.

March 13, 2013: Garneau Drops Out of Leadership Race

On March 13, 2013, Marc Garneau dropped out of the Liberal leadership race, citing polling data indicating he couldn't defeat Trudeau.

April 14, 2013: Won Liberal Leadership Election

On April 14, 2013, Justin Trudeau won the Liberal leadership election, garnering 80.1% of the votes.

April 2013: Leadership Convention Date Decided

Weeks after the 2011 election Toronto MP Bob Rae was selected as the interim leader until the party's leadership convention, which was later decided to be held in April 2013.

June 2013: Relocation to Ottawa

In June 2013, Justin Trudeau and his wife sold their Montreal home and moved to a rented home in Ottawa's Rockcliffe Park.

July 2013: Established Blind Trust

In July 2013, Justin Trudeau fulfilled his pledge to park his assets, exclusive of real estate holdings, into a blind trust set up by BMO Private Banking.

2013: Became Leader of the Liberal Party

In 2013, Justin Trudeau became the leader of the Liberal Party.

2013: Gave up Seat at Nelson Mandela's Funeral

In 2013, Justin Trudeau chose to give up his seat at the funeral of Nelson Mandela, in deference to Irwin Cotler.

2013: Elected Leader of the Liberal Party

In 2013, Justin Trudeau was elected leader of the Liberal Party.

August 18, 2014: Home break-in

On August 18, 2014, Trudeau's house was broken into while his wife and children were sleeping, and a threatening note was left. Nothing was stolen.

2014: Launched Economic Platform Video

In 2014, Justin Trudeau launched an internet video titled "An economy that benefits us all" in which he narrates his economic platform.

October 19, 2015: Led Liberals to Victory in Federal Election

On October 19, 2015, Justin Trudeau led the Liberals to a decisive victory in the federal election, winning 184 seats for a strong majority government.

November 4, 2015: Swearing-In Ceremony

On November 4, 2015, Justin Trudeau and his Cabinet were sworn in by Governor General David Johnston, marking the beginning of his term as Prime Minister.

November 5, 2015: Reinstatement of Mandatory Long-Form Census

On November 5, 2015, during the first Liberal caucus meeting since forming a majority government, the party announced that it would reinstate the mandatory long-form census, effective with the 2016 census.

December 3, 2015: Legislative Priorities

On December 3, 2015, after parliament reconvened, Justin Trudeau announced his first legislative priority: to lower taxes for middle-income Canadians and raise taxes for the top 1% of income earners.

2015: Move to Rideau Cottage

After his 2015 electoral victory, Trudeau opted to live at Rideau Cottage, on the grounds of Rideau Hall.

2015: Increased Immigration Targets

Following the 2015 election, Canada, under Trudeau's government, set targets to welcome an increased number of immigrants and refugees.

2015: Became Prime Minister of Canada

In 2015, Justin Trudeau became the 23rd Prime Minister of Canada.

2015: Led Liberal Party to Majority Government

In 2015, Justin Trudeau led the Liberal Party to a majority government in the federal election, becoming Prime Minister.

2015: Postnational State Declaration

In 2015, Justin Trudeau told the New York Times Magazine that Canada could be the "first postnational state".

2015: Asylum Claims Before Visa Change

In 2015, before the visa change, there were 110 asylum claims by Mexicans.

November 2016: Criticism for Fundraising Tactics

In November 2016, Justin Trudeau faced criticism for his fundraising tactics, seen as "cash for access" schemes where attendees paid for access to him and cabinet members.

2016: Medically-Assisted Dying Legalized

In 2016, Canada introduced the right to medically-assisted dying.

2016: Visa Requirements Lifted for Mexican Citizens

In 2016, Justin Trudeau lifted visa requirements for Mexican citizens, leading to a surge in asylum claims.

2016: Country Estate Land Estimated Value

In 2016, the country estate land given to Justin Trudeau and his brothers was estimated to be worth $2.7 million.

January 2017: Trudeau's Welcome to Canada Tweet

In January 2017, Justin Trudeau posted a tweet welcoming those fleeing persecution, terror, and war to Canada, stating, "Diversity is our strength #WelcomeToCanada."

January 2017: Ethics Investigation into Bahamas Vacation

In January 2017, the ethics commissioner initiated an investigation into Trudeau's family vacation to Aga Khan IV's private island in the Bahamas.

December 2017: Ethics Commissioner Finds Trudeau Violated Conflict of Interest Act

In December 2017, the ethics commissioner's report concluded that Trudeau violated four provisions of the Conflict of Interest Act regarding his Bahamas vacation.

2017: Introduction of Legislation for Fundraiser Transparency

In 2017, Justin Trudeau introduced legislation aimed at increasing transparency for political fundraisers.

February 2018: Invitation to Khalistani Nationalist Sparks Criticism

In February 2018, Justin Trudeau faced criticism after his government invited Khalistani nationalist Jaspal Atwal to a dinner party in Delhi.

December 2018: Arrest of Meng Wanzhou

In December 2018, Meng Wanzhou was arrested at the Vancouver International Airport at the request of the United States, leading to turmoil in Canada's relationship with China.

2018: Cannabis Legalization

In 2018, Canada legalized cannabis for recreational use.

2018: Trudeau Questioned About Groping Incident

In 2018, Justin Trudeau was questioned about the alleged groping incident from 2000 but stated he did not remember any negative incidents from that time.

2018: Saudi Arabia recalls ambassador and freezes trade

In 2018, Saudi Arabia recalled its Canadian ambassador and froze trade with Canada in response to Canada's call for the Saudis to release opposition blogger Raif Badawi.

February 8, 2019: Allegations of Interference in SNC-Lavalin Prosecution

On February 8, 2019, The Globe and Mail reported that the Prime Minister's Office allegedly attempted to influence Attorney General Jody Wilson-Raybould regarding the SNC-Lavalin prosecution.

March 19, 2019: Justice Committee Investigation Shut Down

On March 19, 2019, Liberal committee members voted to shut down the Justice Committee's investigation into the SNC-Lavalin affair.

August 14, 2019: Ethics Commissioner Report on SNC-Lavalin Affair

On August 14, 2019, the ethics commissioner's report concluded that Justin Trudeau contravened section 9 of the Conflict of Interest Act in regards to the SNC-Lavalin affair.

September 11, 2019: Request to Dissolve Parliament and Trigger Election

On September 11, 2019, Justin Trudeau visited Governor General Julie Payette to request the dissolution of Parliament, formally triggering an election.

September 2019: Brownface and Blackface Scandal

In September 2019, controversial pictures and video were published showing Trudeau in brownface and blackface, leading to widespread criticism and apologies.

September 18, 2019: Time Magazine Publishes Brownface Photo

On September 18, 2019, Time magazine published a photograph of Justin Trudeau wearing brownface makeup at an Arabian Nights-themed gala in 2001, sparking controversy and public apology.

2019: Canada doubles weapons sales to Saudi Arabia

In 2019, Canada doubled its weapons sales to Saudi Arabia, despite a moratorium on export permits following the killing of Jamal Khashoggi.

2019: Reports of Chinese Interference in 2019 and 2021 Elections

In 2019, Canadian media reported that the People's Republic of China had attempted to interfere in the 2019 and 2021 Canadian federal elections.

2019: Appointment of Dominic Barton as ambassador to China

In 2019, Justin Trudeau appointed Dominic Barton as ambassador to China, amidst deteriorating Canada-China relations.

2019: Pledge to Ban Single Use Plastic

In 2019, Trudeau pledged to ban single use plastic.

2019: Public Inquiry into Foreign Interference (2019 Election)

In 2019, allegations of Chinese government interference prompted Trudeau to launch the Public Inquiry into Foreign Interference in Federal Electoral Processes and Democratic Institutions to investigate the 2019 election.

2019: Liberal Party Reduced to Minority Government

In the 2019 federal election, Justin Trudeau's Liberal Party was reduced to a minority government.

2019: Federal Election Results Similar to 2021

The 2021 federal election results were mostly unchanged from the 2019 federal election.

April 2020: Introduction of Economic Aid Programs

In April 2020, Trudeau introduced several economic aid programs, including the Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy, the Canada Emergency Business Account, and the Canada Emergency Student Benefit, to mitigate the economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.

May 12, 2020: Exclusive Deal with CanSino Biologics

On May 12, 2020, the Trudeau government announced it had reached an exclusive deal with CanSino Biologics for COVID-19 vaccines; however, the deal later fell through due to deteriorating Canadian-Chinese relations.

July 3, 2020: Ethics Investigation into WE Charity Decision

On July 3, 2020, the ethics commissioner announced an investigation into Justin Trudeau's decision to have WE Charity administer a summer student-grant program.

July 16, 2020: Ethics Investigation Expanded to Include Bill Morneau

On July 16, 2020, the ethics commissioner expanded the investigation into the WE Charity affair to include Finance Minister Bill Morneau.

August 5, 2020: Creation of Vaccine Procurement Plan

On August 5, 2020, the Trudeau government created a plan to secure doses of the Pfizer and Moderna vaccines, amidst the global race for COVID-19 vaccines.

December 2020: Implementation of Mass Vaccination Program

Starting in December 2020, Justin Trudeau oversaw the implementation of Canada's mass-vaccination program to combat the COVID-19 pandemic.

2020: COVID-19 Second Wave

In 2020, Canada experienced a strong second wave of COVID-19 cases.

2020: Canada Loses Bid for UN Security Council Seat

In 2020, Canada lost its bid to join the United Nations Security Council.

2020: Assault-Style Weapons Ban Announced

In 2020, Justin Trudeau's government announced an "assault-style" weapons ban in response to the Nova Scotia attacks.

2020: Joint Federal/Provincial Commission into Nova Scotia Attacks

In 2020, Trudeau launched the Joint Federal/Provincial Commission into the 2020 Nova Scotia attacks in partnership with the Government of Nova Scotia.

2020: Economic Impact of COVID-19 Pandemic

In 2020, the COVID-19 pandemic significantly impacted Canada's economy. While the Trudeau government had been reducing Canada's debt-to-GDP ratio every year until then, the pandemic disrupted this trend.

August 15, 2021: Dissolution of Parliament and Election Call

On August 15, 2021, Justin Trudeau advised Governor General Mary Simon to dissolve parliament, scheduling an election for September 20. The election was called on the same day as the Fall of Kabul.

September 2021: Release of Wanzhou, Spavor and Kovrig

In September 2021, Meng Wanzhou, Michael Spavor, and Michael Kovrig were released at the same time, leading to speculation of a deal between the United States and China.

September 2021: Phasing Out Federal Aid Programs

The 2021 Canadian federal budget planned to phase out federal aid programs by the end of September 2021, projecting a $354.2-billion deficit in the 2020–21 fiscal year.

December 2021: Expansion of Canada Worker Lockdown Benefit

During the spread of the Omicron variant in December 2021, the Canada Worker Lockdown Benefit was expanded to replace the CBR.

December 2021: Resignation of Dominic Barton

In December 2021, Dominic Barton resigned as Canada's ambassador to China amidst pressure for Ottawa to take a tougher stance with Beijing.

2021: Reports of Chinese Interference in 2019 and 2021 Elections

In 2021, Canadian media reported that the People's Republic of China had attempted to interfere in the 2019 and 2021 Canadian federal elections.

2021: National Child Care Plan Announced

In 2021, Justin Trudeau announced the creation of a national child care plan aimed at reducing day care fees for parents to $10 a day per child within five years.

2021: Child Benefit Program Success Claim

In 2021, Justin Trudeau touted his Child Benefit Program, asserting that it had lifted 400,000 children out of poverty.

2021: Public Inquiry into Foreign Interference (2021 Election)

In 2021, allegations of Chinese government interference prompted Trudeau to continue the Public Inquiry into Foreign Interference in Federal Electoral Processes and Democratic Institutions to investigate the 2021 election.

2021: Liberals Led to Another Minority Government

In the 2021 federal election, Justin Trudeau led the Liberals to another minority government.

2021: Third Mandate and Second Minority Government

In the 2021 federal election, Justin Trudeau secured a third mandate and his second minority government after winning 160 seats, though the Liberals came in second in the national popular vote.

2021: Declining Poll Numbers and Discontent with Trudeau's Leadership

Since the 2021 federal election, the Liberals have faced declining poll numbers and disappointing by-election results, leading to media stories about internal frustration with Justin Trudeau's leadership.

January 15, 2022: Introduction of Vaccine Requirements for Truckers

On January 15, 2022, the Government of Canada introduced COVID-19 vaccine requirements for truckers re-entering the country by land, leading to the Canada convoy protest.

February 14, 2022: Invocation of the Emergencies Act

On February 14, 2022, Justin Trudeau invoked the Emergencies Act for the first time since 1988 in response to the public order emergency caused by the Freedom Convoy demonstrations in Ottawa.

February 23, 2022: Revocation of Emergency Declaration

On February 23, 2022, Justin Trudeau announced that the federal government would revoke the emergency declaration related to the Freedom Convoy protests.

March 22, 2022: Confidence and Supply Agreement with NDP

On March 22, 2022, the Liberals and the NDP entered a confidence and supply agreement, with the NDP committing to support the Liberals in all votes of confidence.

November 2022: Increased Immigration Targets

In November 2022, the Trudeau government announced that Canada would admit 500,000 immigrants per year by 2025, further increasing immigration targets.

December 2022: Ban on Production and Import of Single-Use Plastics

In December 2022, the Trudeau government announced a ban on producing and importing single-use plastic.

2022: Reports of Chinese Interference in 2019 and 2021 Elections

In 2022, Canadian media reported that the People's Republic of China had attempted to interfere in the 2019 and 2021 Canadian federal elections.

2022: Emergencies Act Invoked and Sanctions Imposed on Russia

In 2022, Justin Trudeau invoked the Emergencies Act in response to the Freedom Convoy protests. Also in 2022, in response to the Russian invasion of Ukraine, sanctions were imposed on Russia and military aid was authorized for Ukraine.

2022: RCMP considered Criminal Charges

In 2022, it was reported that the Royal Canadian Mounted Police considered bringing criminal charges against Trudeau over the Aga Khan affair.

2022: High Immigration Numbers

In 2022, the Trudeau government allowed almost 1 million newcomers (permanent and temporary residents) into Canada, despite warnings about the potential impact on housing and services.

February 17, 2023: Judicial Inquiry Supports Use of Emergencies Act

On February 17, 2023, a judicial inquiry into the use of the Emergencies Act concluded that the Trudeau government met the legal threshold required to invoke the act during the Freedom Convoy protests.

March 2023: Closure of Roxham Road

In March 2023, Roxham Road was closed due to increased strain on services in Quebec and Ontario from irregular border crossings, influenced by the new terms of the Canada–United States Safe Third Country Agreement.

May 2023: Report on Election Interference

In May 2023, David Johnston delivered a report describing China's interference as a danger to Canadian democracy and made recommendations for improvement.

August 2, 2023: Announcement of Separation

On August 2, 2023, Justin Trudeau announced that he and Sophie Grégoire had separated.

September 2023: Housing Prices Stated as 'Far Too High'

In September 2023, Justin Trudeau acknowledged that housing prices were "far too high", amidst increasing concerns about housing affordability in Canada.

September 2023: Allegations of Indian Government Involvement in Nijjar Killing

In September 2023, Justin Trudeau stated that the Canadian government had credible intelligence suggesting the Indian government was involved in the killing of Hardeep Singh Nijjar, a Canadian citizen.

September 22, 2023: Yaroslav Hunka Incident in Parliament

On September 22, 2023, Yaroslav Hunka, a Ukrainian Canadian who fought in the SS Division Galicia of the military wing of the Nazi Party, was invited to the House of Commons of Canada and recognized, leading to widespread condemnation and embarrassment for Parliament and Canada. Trudeau apologized for the mistake.

October 7, 2023: Trudeau Condemns Hamas Actions

On October 7, 2023, Justin Trudeau condemned Hamas' actions during the Israel–Hamas war and expressed support for Israel's right to self-defense.

December 2023: Ban on Sale of Single-Use Plastics

Starting in December 2023, the sale of single-use plastic was banned in Canada under Trudeau's environmental policy.

2023: Rise in Asylum Claims

By 2023, there were 24,000 asylum claims by Mexicans.

2023: Reports of Chinese Interference in 2019 and 2021 Elections

In 2023, Canadian media reported that the People's Republic of China had attempted to interfere in the 2019 and 2021 Canadian federal elections.

2023: Government Economic Statement Shows Large Deficit

In 2023, the government's economic statement showed a deficit of $61.9 billion, exceeding the previous target.

May 2024: Housing Value Statement

In May 2024, during an interview with The Globe and Mail, Justin Trudeau stated that "housing needs to retain its value,", amid Canada's growing housing crisis.

May 2024: Preliminary Report on Foreign Interference

In May 2024, the public inquiry issued its preliminary report, finding that China engaged in foreign interference in the 2019 and 2021 elections, but it did not affect the outcome.

June 2024: Appeal of Emergencies Act Ruling Planned

As of June 2024, the federal government planned to appeal the ruling that the invocation of the Emergencies Act to end the 2022 convoy protest was "not justified."

September 2024: NDP Pulled Support, Ending Confidence and Supply Agreement

In September 2024, the NDP pulled their support and ended the confidence and supply agreement with the Liberal Party.

September 19, 2024: Rodriguez Resigns to Run for Quebec Liberal Leadership

On September 19, 2024, Minister of Transport Pablo Rodriguez resigned to run for leadership of the Quebec Liberal Party.

November 20, 2024: Boissonnault Resigns Following Allegations

On November 20, 2024, Alberta MP Randy Boissonnault resigned following allegations that he ran a business seeking federal contracts and falsely claimed to be Indigenous.

December 15, 2024: Fraser Announces Intent to Leave Cabinet

On December 15, 2024, Housing Minister Sean Fraser announced his intention to leave the federal cabinet in the next shuffle, citing family reasons.

December 2024: Approval Rating Decline

In December 2024, Trudeau's approval rating dropped to 22%, a significant decline from 65% in September 2016, reflecting growing unpopularity amidst the housing crisis and other issues.

December 2024: Resignation of Chrystia Freeland

In December 2024, deputy prime minister Chrystia Freeland suddenly resigned, leading to a political crisis.

December 16, 2024: Chrystia Freeland Resigns as Deputy Prime Minister

On December 16, 2024, Chrystia Freeland resigned as Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, citing a lack of confidence from Trudeau.

December 20, 2024: NDP Leader Pledged to Put Forward No-Confidence Motion

On December 20, 2024, NDP leader Jagmeet Singh pledged to put forward another no-confidence motion and vote out Trudeau's government.

2024: Spavor awarded compensation for detainment

In 2024, Michael Spavor was awarded $7 million in compensation for his arrest and detainment in China.

2024: Increased Food Bank Usage

In 2024, food bank usage in Canada reached an all-time high, with more working people than ever relying on food banks, amidst global food crises.

2024: Visas and Restrictions Reinstated

In 2024, visas and some restrictions were reinstated for Mexican citizens.

2024: NDP Terminates Confidence and Supply Agreement

In late 2024, the New Democratic Party (NDP) opted to terminate its confidence and supply agreement with the Liberal Party.

January 6, 2025: Resignation Announcement

On January 6, 2025, Justin Trudeau announced that he would resign as both the prime minister and leader of the Liberal Party.

January 15, 2025: Confirmation of not seeking re-election

On January 15, 2025, Trudeau confirmed that he would not seek re-election in his riding of Papineau.

March 24, 2025: Prorogation of Parliament

On March 24, 2025, Governor General Mary Simon prorogued Parliament until the Liberal Party elects a new leader, following Trudeau's resignation announcement.

2025: Target Immigration Rate

By 2025, The Trudeau Government aims to admit 500,000 immigrants a year.

2025: Single Use Plastic Export Ban

In 2025, the export of single use plastics will be banned.

2030: Greenhouse Gas Emission Reduction Target

By 2030, Trudeau's government aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 30%.

2050: Net-Zero Emissions Target

By 2050, Trudeau's government aims to achieve net-zero emissions.

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