Justin Trudeau served as the 23rd Prime Minister of Canada from 2015 to 2025. He led the Liberal Party of Canada from 2013 until his resignation in 2025 and was the Member of Parliament for Papineau from 2008 until 2025. His tenure as Prime Minister was marked by various policy initiatives and challenges, shaping Canada's domestic and international landscape during this period.
In 1906, Justin Trudeau's maternal great-grandfather Thomas Bernard immigrated to Penticton, British Columbia, from Makassar, Indonesia at age 15.
On October 30, 1917, Major Talbot Mercer Papineau, Justin Trudeau's fifth cousin twice removed, was killed during the Battle of Passchendaele in World War I. Trudeau later portrayed Papineau in the CBC miniseries "The Great War" in 2007.
On January 28, 1933, Margaret Mary Theodora Macdonald, the first child born to a Prime Minister in office, died.
On June 23, 1971, the Prime Minister's Office announced that Prime Minister Pierre Trudeau's wife, Margaret Trudeau, was pregnant with Justin, due in December.
Justin Pierre James Trudeau was born on December 25, 1971. He later became the 23rd prime minister of Canada.
Justin Trudeau was born on December 25, 1971, at the Ottawa Civic Hospital.
On January 16, 1972, Justin Trudeau was baptized at Ottawa's Notre Dame Basilica, marking his first public appearance.
On April 14, 1972, Justin Trudeau's father and mother hosted a gala at the National Arts Centre, during which U.S. President Richard Nixon toasted to the future prime minister of Canada, Justin Pierre Trudeau. First Lady Pat Nixon gifted Trudeau a stuffed toy Snoopy.
On December 25, 1973, Justin Trudeau's younger brother, Alexandre (Sacha) Trudeau, was born.
On October 2, 1975, Justin Trudeau's younger brother, Michel Trudeau, was born.
In 1976, Justin Trudeau was enrolled in the French immersion program at Rockcliffe Park Public School.
In 1977, Justin Trudeau's parents announced their separation when he was five years old.
In September 1979, Justin Trudeau and his family were expected to move into Stornoway, but due to flooding, they temporarily stayed at Harrington Lake and later with maternal grandparents while repairs were made.
In October 1979, Justin Trudeau's nanny, Dianne Lavergne, was interviewed and mentioned that Justin was a "mommy's boy."
Following the February 1980 election, Justin Trudeau and his family returned to the prime minister's official residence after his father was re-elected.
After his father's retirement in June 1984, the Trudeau family moved into Cormier House in Montreal.
In 1984, Justin Trudeau's mother filed for a no-fault divorce, which the Supreme Court of Ontario granted.
In 1988, Justin Trudeau, from a young age, supported the Liberal Party and offered his support to the party leader, John Turner, during the federal election.
Justin Trudeau's younger brother, Michel Trudeau, died on November 13, 1998.
In August 2000, Justin Trudeau attended the Kokanee Summit and was accused of groping an unnamed female reporter, leading to an apology.
In October 2000, Justin Trudeau delivered a prominent eulogy at his father's state funeral, marking a significant moment in his public life.
In 2000, Justin Trudeau and his family initiated the Kokanee Glacier Alpine Campaign to promote winter sports safety. This campaign was launched two years after his brother Michel's death in an avalanche during a ski trip.
From 2002 to 2004, Justin Trudeau studied engineering at the École Polytechnique de Montréal but did not graduate.
From 2002, Justin Trudeau chaired the Katimavik youth program, a project founded by Jacques Hébert, a longtime family friend.
In 2002, Justin Trudeau criticized the Government of British Columbia's decision to discontinue funding for a public avalanche warning system. He advocated for continued support to ensure public safety during winter sports activities.
In 2002, Justin Trudeau returned to Montreal to further his studies.
In 2002, Justin Trudeau was a panelist on CBC Radio's "Canada Reads" series, where he advocated for the book "The Colony of Unrequited Dreams" by Wayne Johnston.
In June 2003, Justin Trudeau reconnected with Sophie Grégoire, who was then a Quebec television personality, when she was assigned as his co-host for a charity ball, marking the beginning of their romantic relationship.
In 2003, Justin Trudeau, along with Olympian Charmaine Crooks, co-hosted a tribute to outgoing Prime Minister Jean Chrétien at the Liberal Party's leadership convention.
In 2003, the CBC included Justin Trudeau's eulogy in its list of significant Canadian events from the past fifty years.
In April 2004, Justin Trudeau and his brother Alexandre inaugurated the Trudeau Centre for Peace and Conflict Studies at the University of Toronto. This center later became part of the Munk School of Global Affairs.
In October 2004, Justin Trudeau and Sophie Grégoire became engaged, solidifying their relationship.
From 2002 to 2004, Justin Trudeau studied engineering at the École Polytechnique de Montréal but did not graduate.
On May 28, 2005, Justin Trudeau and Sophie Grégoire married in a ceremony at Montreal's Sainte-Madeleine d'Outremont Church.
In 2005, Justin Trudeau opposed a proposed $100-million zinc mine that he believed would contaminate the Nahanni River, a United Nations World Heritage Site in the Northwest Territories. He stated his concern for preserving the river's natural beauty.
On September 17, 2006, Justin Trudeau served as the master of ceremonies at a Toronto rally organized by Roméo Dallaire. The rally advocated for Canadian involvement in resolving the Darfur crisis.
In October 2006, Justin Trudeau criticized Quebec nationalism, describing political nationalism as an "old idea from the 19th century" and "based on a smallness of thought". This was seen as a criticism of Michael Ignatieff's stance on Quebec nationhood.
In 2006, Justin Trudeau completed his term as the chair of the Katimavik youth program, a role he had held since 2002.
In 2006, Justin Trudeau hosted the presentation ceremony for the Giller Prize for literature, celebrating Canadian literary achievements.
In 2006, Justin Trudeau initially supported Gerard Kennedy in the Liberal Party leadership race. After Kennedy withdrew, Trudeau supported Stéphane Dion, the eventual winner.
In 2006, Justin Trudeau was appointed as chair of the Liberal Party's Task Force on Youth Renewal.
In 2006, Justin Trudeau was appointed to chair a task force on youth renewal after the Liberal Party's defeat in the federal election, focusing on strategies to re-engage young people in the party.
In 2006, the Papineau riding, which had been in Liberal hands for 53 years, fell to the Bloc Québécois.
On April 29, 2007, Justin Trudeau won the Liberal Party's nomination in Papineau, securing 690 votes against competitors Mary Deros and Basilio Giordano.
In 2007, Justin Trudeau announced his candidacy for the Liberal nomination in the Papineau riding for the next general election, after speculation about him running in Outremont.
In 2007, Justin Trudeau starred in the two-part CBC Television miniseries "The Great War", which depicted Canada's involvement in the First World War. He played Major Talbot Mercer Papineau, who died on October 30, 1917, during the Battle of Passchendaele.
On October 14, 2008, Justin Trudeau was elected as the Member of Parliament for Papineau, narrowly defeating incumbent Vivian Barbot of the Bloc Québécois during the Canadian federal election.
In December 2008, Michael Ignatieff was named leader.
In 2008, Justin Trudeau mentioned he enjoyed camping with his father the most of all family outings.
In 2008, Justin Trudeau was elected as a member of parliament (MP) for Papineau.
In 2008, Justin Trudeau was elected to represent the riding of Papineau in the House of Commons.
In 2008, after Dion's resignation as Liberal leader, Justin Trudeau's name was mentioned as a potential candidate with polls showing him as a favourite among Canadians for the position.
In 2008, following his election win, Justin Trudeau entered parliament as a member of the Official Opposition, as the Conservative Party won a minority government.
In April 2009, Justin Trudeau co-chaired the Liberal Party's national convention in Vancouver, marking a significant role within the party.
In 2009, Justin Trudeau became the Liberal Party's Official Opposition critic for youth and multiculturalism.
In 2009, Justin Trudeau commented on his parents' marriage, stating they loved each other incredibly but his mother was never an equal partner in his father's life and duty.
In September 2010, Justin Trudeau was reassigned as the Liberal Party's critic for youth, citizenship, and immigration, during which he criticized the government's human smuggling legislation.
In 2010, Justin Trudeau became critic for citizenship and immigration.
In 2010, Justin Trudeau said "Canada isn't doing well right now because it's Albertans who control our community and socio-democratic agenda."
In 2010, following the Haiti earthquake, Justin Trudeau advocated for increased Canadian relief efforts and more accessible immigration procedures for Haitians, noting the significant Haitian community in his riding.
As of August 2011, the first numbered company in which Justin Trudeau and his brothers were given shares had assets of $1.2 million.
In 2011, After the party's poor showing in the election, and Ignatieff resigned from the leadership, Justin Trudeau was again seen as a potential candidate to lead the Liberal party.
In 2011, Justin Trudeau was appointed as a critic for secondary education and sport.
In 2011, Justin Trudeau was re-elected in Papineau during the federal election. The Liberal Party became the third party in the House of Commons.
On March 31, 2012, Justin Trudeau won a charity boxing match against Conservative senator Patrick Brazeau at the Hampton Inn in Ottawa, raising funds for cancer research. The match was broadcast live on Sun News.
In June 2012, after Bob Rae announced he would not be entering the race, Trudeau was hit with a "tsunami" of calls from supporters to reconsider his earlier decision to not seek the leadership.
In July 2012, Justin Trudeau stated that he would reconsider his earlier decision to not seek the Liberal Party leadership and would announce his final decision at the end of the summer.
On September 26, 2012, multiple media outlets reported that Justin Trudeau would launch his bid for the leadership of the Liberal Party the following week.
On October 2, 2012, Justin Trudeau held a rally in Montreal to officially launch his bid for the leadership of the Liberal Party, supported by his campaign team.
On November 26, 2012, three by-elections were held, including one in Calgary Centre where the Liberal Party was expected to be in a three-way race with the Conservatives and Green Party.
On March 13, 2013, Marc Garneau dropped out of the Liberal Party leadership race, after polling showed that he would be unable to defeat Trudeau.
On April 14, 2013, Justin Trudeau was declared the winner of the Liberal Party leadership election, garnering 80.1% of the votes.
In April 2013, the Liberal Party leadership convention was set to be held after Ignatieff resigned in 2011 and Bob Rae was selected as the interim leader.
In June 2013, two months after becoming leader of the Liberal Party, Justin Trudeau and his wife sold their home in Montreal and moved to a rented home in Ottawa's Rockcliffe Park neighborhood.
In July 2013, Justin Trudeau fulfilled his pledge from the leadership campaign by setting up a blind trust with BMO Private Banking for his assets, excluding real estate holdings. This was considered atypical for opposition MPs.
In 2013, Justin Trudeau became the leader of the Liberal Party of Canada.
In 2013, Justin Trudeau chose to give up his seat at Nelson Mandela's funeral, in deference to Irwin Cotler, the representative of the Liberal Party of Canada.
On August 18, 2014, an intruder broke into Justin Trudeau's home while his wife and children were sleeping, leaving a threatening note. Trudeau was in Winnipeg at the time.
On October 19, 2015, Justin Trudeau led the Liberal Party to a decisive victory in the federal election, winning 184 of the 338 seats with 39.5% of the popular vote, resulting in a strong majority government. This was a gain of 150 seats compared to the 2011 federal election.
On November 4, 2015, Justin Trudeau and his Cabinet were sworn in by Governor General David Johnston. Trudeau stated that his initial legislative priority was to lower taxes for middle-income Canadians and raise taxes for the top 1% after parliament reconvened on December 3, 2015. He also pledged to rebuild relations with Indigenous peoples and run an open, ethical, and transparent government.
On November 5, 2015, during the first Liberal caucus meeting after forming a majority government, the party announced the reinstatement of the mandatory long-form census, which had been scrapped in 2010, effective with the 2016 census.
On December 3, 2015, Justin Trudeau had stated that his first legislative priority was to lower taxes for middle-income Canadians and raise taxes for the top 1% of income earners.
In 2015, Justin Trudeau became the 23rd Prime Minister of Canada, serving until 2025.
In 2015, Justin Trudeau led the Liberal Party to a majority government in the federal election and became prime minister.
In November 2016, Justin Trudeau faced criticism from opposition members regarding his fundraising tactics, which were seen as "cash for access" schemes. Attendees paid upwards of $1500 for access to him and other cabinet members. Trudeau defended his tactics and stated that he was not influenced at the fundraisers.
In 2016, Justin Trudeau lifted visa requirements for Mexican citizens, leading to a surge in asylum claims.
In 2016, the country estate land owned by the Trudeau brothers was estimated to be worth $2.7 million.
In January 2017, Justin Trudeau posted on Twitter, "To those fleeing persecution, terror & war, Canadians will welcome you, regardless of your faith. Diversity is our strength #WelcomeToCanada." This led to an increase in irregular border crossings.
In January 2017, the ethics commissioner, Mary Dawson, initiated an investigation into Justin Trudeau concerning a vacation he and his family took to Aga Khan IV's private island in the Bahamas.
In December 2017, the ethics commissioner's report found that Justin Trudeau had violated four provisions of the Conflict of Interest Act, making him the first sitting prime minister to break federal conflict of interest law.
In 2017, after Donald Trump became president, Canada-US relations deteriorated. The Trump administration forced the renegotiation of NAFTA to create the CUSMA. Donald Trump also implemented tariffs on Canadian steel and aluminum, to which Trudeau retaliated by imposing tariffs on American steel, aluminum and a variety of other American products.
In February 2018, Justin Trudeau's government faced criticism for inviting Khalistani nationalist Jaspal Atwal to the Canadian High Commission's dinner party in Delhi. Atwal had previously been convicted for the shooting and attempted murder of Indian Cabinet minister Malkiat Singh Sidhu in 1986.
In 2018, Justin Trudeau was questioned about the groping incident that occurred in August 2000 but stated he did not remember any negative incidents.
In 2018, Saudi Arabia recalled its Canadian ambassador and froze trade with Canada after Canada called for the release of opposition blogger Raif Badawi, straining relations between the two countries.
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 ongoing prosecution of SNC-Lavalin.
On March 19, 2019, Liberal committee members voted to shut down the Justice Committee's investigation into the alleged interference in the SNC-Lavalin case.
On August 14, 2019, the ethics commissioner's final report concluded that Justin Trudeau contravened section 9 of the Conflict of Interest Act in regard to the SNC-Lavalin affair.
On September 11, 2019, Justin Trudeau visited Governor General Julie Payette to request the dissolution of Parliament, formally triggering an election.
In September 2019, controversial pictures and videos were published showing Justin Trudeau in brownface and blackface, leading to widespread criticism and apologies.
On September 18, 2019, Time magazine published a photograph of Justin Trudeau wearing brownface makeup in the spring of 2001 at an Arabian Nights-themed gala, while he was a teacher at West Point Grey Academy. Trudeau apologized, acknowledging the photo was racist.
In 2019, despite a moratorium on export permits, Canada doubled its weapons sales to Saudi Arabia following the killing of journalist Jamal Khashoggi and mounting civilian deaths in Yemen.
In the 2019 federal election, Trudeau's Liberal Party was reduced to a minority government.
On May 12, 2020, the Trudeau government announced an exclusive deal with CanSino Biologics for COVID-19 vaccines, but the deal later fell through due to deteriorating Canadian-Chinese relations.
On July 3, 2020, the ethics commissioner announced an investigation into Justin Trudeau's and the government's decision to have WE Charity administer a student grant program. This decision followed complaints from opposition parties about the Trudeau family's ties to WE Charity.
On July 16, 2020, the ethics commissioner expanded the investigation into the WE Charity controversy to include Finance Minister Bill Morneau, adding another layer to the scrutiny surrounding the government's dealings with the charity.
On August 5, 2020, the Trudeau government created a plan to secure doses of the Pfizer and Moderna vaccines.
Starting in December 2020, Justin Trudeau oversaw the implementation of Canada's mass-vaccination program.
In 2020, Canada failed to secure a seat on the United Nations Security Council, marking the second time Canada had failed in such an attempt.
In 2020, Trudeau's government responded to the COVID-19 pandemic and announced an "assault-style" weapons ban in response to the Nova Scotia attacks.
On August 15, 2021, Justin Trudeau advised Governor General Mary Simon to dissolve parliament and schedule an election for September 20. The election call coincided with the Fall of Kabul, leading to criticism of Trudeau's handling of the evacuation of Canadian citizens and Afghan allies.
In September 2021, Meng Wanzhou, Michael Spavor and Michael Kovrig were released at the exact same time. Many observers speculated they were exchanged as part of a deal between the United States and China. Trudeau greeted Spavor and Kovrig at the airport upon their repatriation.
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. The CERB was phased out on September 26.
In December 2021, during the spread of the Omicron variant, the Canada Worker Lockdown Benefit was expanded to replace the CBR.
In the 2021 federal election, Justin Trudeau led the Liberals to another minority government.
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.
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.
On February 23, 2022, Justin Trudeau announced that the federal government would revoke the emergency declaration, and the governor general signed a proclamation revoking it later that day.
On March 22, 2022, the Liberal Party and the NDP entered into a supply and confidence agreement. The NDP agreed to support the Liberals in confidence votes during the 44th Parliament. In return, the Liberals pledged to support NDP priorities, including national dental care, pharmacare, labour reforms, and new taxes on financial institutions.
In November 2022, the Trudeau government announced plans for Canada to admit 500,000 immigrants per year by 2025.
In December 2022, Justin Trudeau's government announced a ban on producing and importing single use plastic.
In 2022, Justin Trudeau invoked the Emergencies Act in response to the Freedom Convoy protests and responded to the Russian invasion of Ukraine by imposing sanctions and authorizing military aid.
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.
In March 2023, Roxham Road was closed due to increased strain on services in Quebec and Ontario. The decision to close Roxham Road was also influenced by the new terms of the Canada–United States Safe Third Country Agreement (STCA) had been arranged the previous year.
In May 2023, David Johnston delivered a report on election interference, describing China's interference as a danger to Canadian democracy. The report also stated that some of the media reports were partially incorrect, and improvements were needed to protect members of Parliament.
On August 2, 2023, Justin Trudeau announced that he and his wife, Sophie Grégoire, had separated.
In September 2023, Justin Trudeau stated that the Canadian government had "credible intelligence" indicating the Indian government's involvement in the killing of Canadian citizen Hardeep Singh Nijjar, leading to a rapid decline in Canada-India relations.
On September 22, 2023, Yaroslav Hunka, a Ukrainian Canadian who fought in the SS Division Galicia during WWII, was invited to the House of Commons and recognized by Speaker Anthony Rota, receiving standing ovations from members of parliament, including Justin Trudeau. The incident drew widespread condemnation and was leveraged by Russia to justify its war in Ukraine. Trudeau apologized for the mistake that deeply embarrassed parliament and Canada.
Beginning December 2023, the sale of single-use plastics was banned in Canada.
In 2023, asylum claims by Mexicans grew to 24,000 since visa requirements were lifted in 2016.
In May 2024, despite implementing measures to combat housing inflation, Trudeau asserted in an interview that "housing needs to retain its value."
In May 2024, the Public Inquiry into Foreign Interference issued its preliminary report. The inquiry found that China engaged in foreign interference in both the 2019 and 2021 elections, but the interference did not affect the ultimate result of either election.
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" and infringed on Charter rights.
In September 2024, the NDP withdrew its support, ending the supply and confidence agreement with the Liberal Party. The Conservative Party then made three unsuccessful no-confidence motions throughout September, October, and December, none of which gained NDP backing.
On September 19, 2024, Minister of Transport Pablo Rodriguez resigned from Justin Trudeau's cabinet to pursue leadership of the Quebec Liberal Party.
In October 2024, amidst a cost of living and housing crisis and declining approval ratings, Justin Trudeau announced cuts to immigration targets in a video message.
On November 20, 2024, Alberta MP Randy Boissonnault resigned following allegations of running a business seeking federal contracts and falsely claiming Indigenous status.
On December 15, 2024, Housing Minister Sean Fraser announced his intention to leave the federal cabinet in the next shuffle, citing family reasons.
By December 2024, Justin Trudeau's approval rating had plummeted from 65% in 2016 to 22%, reflecting growing public dissatisfaction.
In December 2024, Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland's sudden resignation contributed to a political crisis.
On December 16, 2024, Chrystia Freeland resigned from her roles as Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance before the release of the government's economic statement. She cited a lack of confidence from Prime Minister Trudeau as the reason for her departure.
On December 20, 2024, NDP leader Jagmeet Singh pledged to put forward another no-confidence motion and vote out Trudeau's government.
In 2024, Michael Spavor was awarded $7 million in compensation for his arrest and detainment in China.
In 2024, food bank usage in Canada reached an all-time high, with more working people than ever relying on them, amidst global food crises.
In 2024, visas and some restrictions for Mexican citizens were reinstated following a surge in asylum claims that began after visa requirements were lifted in 2016.
In late 2024, the NDP opted to terminate the confidence and supply agreement with Trudeau's government.
On January 6, 2025, Justin Trudeau announced his resignation as both prime minister and leader of the Liberal Party.
On January 15, 2025, Justin Trudeau confirmed that he will not seek re-election in his riding of Papineau.
In January 2025, Canada-US relations deteriorated again following Donald Trump's second inauguration.
On March 4, 2025, President Trump imposed 25% tariffs on Canadian exports and 10% tariffs on Canadian energy products, with an automotive industry exemption set to expire on April 2, further straining Canada-US relations.
On March 5, 2025, in retaliation to U.S. tariffs, Trudeau announced Canada would impose 25% tariffs on $30 billion worth of U.S. goods, with retaliatory tariffs set to increase to $155 billion within 21 days.
On March 10, 2025, the transition of power from Justin Trudeau to Mark Carney, the newly elected leader of the Liberal Party, began.
On March 14, 2025, Justin Trudeau formally notified the Governor General of his resignation as Prime Minister.
On January 6, 2025, Justin Trudeau announced that Governor General Mary Simon would prorogue Parliament until March 24, 2025, to allow the Liberal Party to elect a new leader.
In 2025, Justin Trudeau resigned as the 23rd Prime Minister of Canada, as well as leader of the Liberal Party. He also stepped down as MP for Papineau.
In early 2025, in response to the second Trump tariffs, Justin Trudeau announced 25% retaliatory tariffs on $30 billion worth of U.S. goods.
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