Justin Trudeau

High school (ages 12+)
History & Culture

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1. When was Justin Trudeau born?December 25, 1971
2. What is the political party leadership?Leader of the Liberal Party of Canada from 2013 to 2025
3. What is the prime ministerial tenure?23rd Prime Minister of Canada from 2015 to 2025
4. Who is Justin Trudeau?Justin Trudeau is the Prime Minister of Canada and the leader of the Liberal Party. He became the second-youngest prime minister in Canadian history.
5. How did Justin Trudeau become prime minister?He was first elected as a Member of Parliament in 2008, then became leader of the Liberal Party. In the 2015 election, his party won a majority and he became prime minister.

Premiership: The period during which a person serves as Prime Minister.
Conflict of Interest: A situation where a person's personal interests could improperly influence their professional decisions.
Emergencies Act: A Canadian law that allows the government to take special temporary measures during national emergencies.