A closer look at the biggest achievements of Justin Trudeau. Awards, milestones, and records that define success.
Justin Trudeau is the 23rd and current Prime Minister of Canada, holding office since 2015. He is also the leader of the Liberal Party, a position he has held since 2013. Trudeau's tenure as Prime Minister has been marked by a focus on social justice issues, including the legalization of cannabis and investments in social programs. His government has also addressed issues such as climate change and reconciliation with Indigenous peoples. Trudeau is the son of former Prime Minister Pierre Elliott Trudeau.
2006: Hosted the Giller Prize Presentation Ceremony
In 2006, Justin Trudeau hosted the presentation ceremony for the Giller Prize for literature.
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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.
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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.
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2011: Gained 150 Seats Compared to 2011 Election
On October 19, 2015, the liberals gained 150 seats compared to the 2011 election.
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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.
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April 14, 2013: Won Liberal Leadership Election
On April 14, 2013, Justin Trudeau won the Liberal leadership election, garnering 80.1% of the votes.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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