Justin Trudeau is well known as the son of former Prime Minister Pierre Elliott Trudeau and is currently Prime Minister of Canada in his own right. Here are 12 facts about Justin Trudeau's life!
His birth
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Justin Trudeau was born on December 25, 1971 in Ottawa.
His family
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His family consists of his father, Pierre Elliott Trudeau, his mother, Margaret Trudeau and his two brothers, Alexandre and Michel Trudeau.
His childhood
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Justin Trudeau grew up speaking both French and English. He spent his childhood in Ottawa and moved with his family to Montreal when he was 12.
His education
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Justin Trudeau studied literature at McGill University, graduating with a B.A. in English literature. He then looked at the University of British Columbia, earning a Bachelor of Science in Education.
His teaching career
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He subsequently taught French, mathematics and other subjects in Vancouver.
Meeting Sophie Trudeau
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In 2002, Justin returned to Montreal and met Sophie Grégoire, whom he married in 2005.
His children
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Justin Trudeau has three children: Xavier, Ella-Grace and Hadrien.
Election in Papineau, Montreal
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Justin Trudeau began his political career when he was elected in the Montreal riding of Papineau with the Liberal Party in 2008. He was also re-elected in 2011, 2015 and 2019.
Elected Leader of the Liberal Party of Canada in 2013
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He was finally elected leader of the Liberal Party in April 2013.
Wins election in 2015
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In 2015, he became Canada's 23rd prime minister, forming a majority government with the Liberal Party.
Re-election in 2019
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In 2019, the Liberal Party was re-elected in Canada. Justin Trudeau is thus propelled into a second term as prime minister.
The separation
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Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and his wife Sophie Grégoire announced their separation on August 2.
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