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Justin Trudeau

Justin Pierre James Trudeau is a Canadian politician who served as the 23rd prime minister of Canada from 2015 to 2025.

Updated July 27, 20261 min readCited sources

Justin Trudeau served as the 23rd prime minister of Canada from 2015 to 2025, leading the Liberal Party for over a decade. He was the eldest son of former prime minister Pierre Trudeau and represented the riding of Papineau in the House of Commons from 2008 to 2025.

What it is

Justin Pierre James Trudeau is a Canadian politician who was prime minister from 2015 to 2025. He led the Liberal Party of Canada from 2013 until his resignation in 2025 and represented the riding of Papineau in the House of Commons from 2008 to 2025.

Key details

Trudeau was born in Ottawa on December 25, 1971. He entered federal politics when he was elected to the House of Commons in 2008, became Liberal Party leader in 2013, and led the party to a majority government in 2015. He won minority governments in 2019 and 2021, and served as prime minister until 2025.

Personal and family background

Trudeau is the eldest son of Pierre Trudeau, Canada’s 15th prime minister, and Margaret Trudeau. He worked as a teacher before entering politics. He married Sophie Grégoire in 2005, and they have three children. In 2023, they announced their separation.

In short

  • Born December 25, 1971, in Ottawa.
  • Served as prime minister of Canada from 2015 to 2025.
  • Led the Liberal Party from 2013 to 2025.
  • Represented Papineau in the House of Commons from 2008 to 2025.
Canadian angle

Justin Trudeau is a major figure in recent Canadian federal politics and led the Government of Canada for a decade, making him highly relevant to Canadian political history and current public affairs.

Quick questions

Who is Justin Trudeau?
Justin Trudeau is a Canadian politician who served as prime minister of Canada from 2015 to 2025 and led the Liberal Party of Canada from 2013 to 2025.
How long has Justin Trudeau been prime minister?
He served as prime minister from 2015 to 2025, for about 10 years.
What party is Justin Trudeau from?
He is from the Liberal Party of Canada.

Sources

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Justin_Trudeau
    Supports: Birth date, offices held, party leadership, MP for Papineau, and service as prime minister from 2015 to 2025.
  2. Encyclopaedia Britannica — https://www.britannica.com/biography/Justin-Trudeau
    Supports: Birth date and place, political affiliation, office as prime minister, and leadership of the Liberal Party.
  3. The Canadian Encyclopedia — https://thecanadianencyclopedia.ca/en/article/justin-trudeau
    Supports: Biography, political career timeline, prime ministerial service, and resignation in 2025.
  4. House of Commons of Canada — https://www.ourcommons.ca/members/en/58733
    Supports: Political affiliation and constituency of Papineau.
  5. Biography.com — https://www.biography.com/political-figures/justin-trudeau
    Supports: Marriage to Sophie Grégoire, separation announcement, and family details.