Justin Trudeau

Biography

The eldest son of Prime Minister Pierre Trudeau, Justin worked as a teacher before entering Parliament in 2008. As Liberal leader he won a majority in 2015, legalised recreational cannabis, and governed nearly a decade before stepping down in early 2025.

Canadian politician whose surname made him famous from birth — and who led the Liberal Party back from third place to government.

Known for

Prime minister of Canada from 2015 to 2025.

Notable works & defining projects

• Common Ground (memoir)
• Canada Child Benefit
• Cannabis legalisation (2018)

Notable achievements

• Served as Canada's 23rd prime minister (2015-2025)
• Led the Liberals from third place to a majority government in the 2015 election
• Oversaw the legalisation of recreational cannabis in Canada (2018)

Timeline

1. 2008Elected to Parliament for the Montreal riding of Papineau
2. 2015Became prime minister after a majority election win
3. 2025Announced his resignation; succeeded by Mark Carney

Did you know?

• He was born on Christmas Day 1971 while his father was prime minister
• Before politics he worked as a teacher, snowboard instructor and bouncer