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Justin Trudeau’s life in 12 key facts

2023-08-03 07:15:12 Updated on 2023-08-03 07:16:16

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

Justin Trudeau was born on December 25, 1971 in Ottawa.

His family

His family consists of his father, Pierre Elliott Trudeau, his mother, Margaret Trudeau and his two brothers, Alexandre and Michel Trudeau.

His childhood

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

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

He subsequently taught French, mathematics and other subjects in Vancouver.

Meeting Sophie Trudeau

In 2002, Justin returned to Montreal and met Sophie Grégoire, whom he married in 2005.

His children

Justin Trudeau has three children: Xavier, Ella-Grace and Hadrien.

Election in Papineau, Montreal

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.