Justin Trudeau

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Prime minister of Canada, son of Pierre Trudeau.

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Quick Facts

Born

1971

Country

Canada

Era

Modern

Occupation

Politician

Score Overview

Military (10%)10

Political (20%)68

Influence (20%)55

Legacy (20%)47

Leadership (15%)72

Strategy (15%)39

Total Score51.3

Justin Trudeau — Complete Timeline

2015 AD

Election as Prime Minister of CanadaPolitical Action

Trudeau led the Liberal Party to a majority government victory, defeating Stephen Harper's Conservatives. His campaign focused on 'real change' and included promises of electoral reform, legalizing cannabis, and running deficits to stimulate the economy.

Canadian ElectionLiberal PartyMajority Government

Impact: nationalprogressive

2018 AD

Legalization of Cannabis in CanadaReform◆ Major

Trudeau's government passed the Cannabis Act, making Canada the second country in the world to legalize recreational cannabis. The law aimed to regulate production, distribution, and possession, while reducing the illegal market and criminal penalties.

Cannabis LegalizationDrug PolicySocial Reform

Impact: nationalprogressive

2019 AD

SNC-Lavalin ScandalPolitical Action◆ Major

Trudeau faced allegations that his office pressured Attorney General Jody Wilson-Raybould to intervene in the criminal prosecution of engineering firm SNC-Lavalin. The scandal led to Wilson-Raybould's resignation and damaged Trudeau's reputation for ethical governance.

Ethics ScandalPolitical InterferenceJustice

Impact: nationaldestructive