Canada's Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is one of the country's youngest politicians ever to hold such a high post. At the time of taking office, he was only 43 years old. Although there was another young prime minister in Canadian history - Joe Clark, who took up a high-ranking post in 1979, at the age of 40.
Biography of the politician
Justin Trudeau was born on 1971-25-12, in the family of the former leader of Canada, Prime Minister Pierre Trudeau. His political career was predicted by the 37th President of the United States, Richard Nixon. This event happened in 1972, when Trudeau Jr. was no more than 4 months old. While visiting Canada, Nixon attended an official reception where he delivered a toast that sounded something like this: "To the future Prime Minister of Canada - Justin Trudeau."
After graduating from Jean de Brébeuf College High School, he enters McGill University and earns a BA in English Literature. A little later, he graduated from the University of British Columbia and became a bachelor in pedagogy. After studying, he teaches such disciplines as mathematics and French at one of the schools in Vancouver. In addition to working as a teacher, he participates in various socialresearch.
Two years, from 2002 to 2003, studying engineering. Justin Trudeau is a diversified personality, in 2004 he tried himself in a completely new direction - the work of a radio host at SCAS. From 2005 to 2006, she studied at McGill University with a degree in environmental geography (master's degree).
He also listed careers as snowboard coach and bungee jumping instructor on his CV.
Prime Minister's family
Justin Trudeau is the eldest of three brothers. The youngest - Michel (b. in 1975), died when he was 23 years old. He was skiing in the mountains and got caught in an avalanche. His body has not been found to this day. The second brother is Alexander, exactly 2 years younger than Justin. He was born on Catholic Christmas in 1973. Alexander is engaged in directing and journalistic activities. The Prime Minister's parents separated when he was only 6 years old.
Justin Trudeau created his own family in May 2005. His wife was the famous model and presenter Sophie Gregoire. The politician's wife is also a certified yoga instructor and her hobby is composing music. Justin and Sophie have two sons (age 9 and 2) and an adorable seven-year-old daughter, Ella-Grace Margaret.
Interesting facts from the life of a politician
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau immediately after being elected to this high post became the No. 1 topic of discussion on social networks and the media. Here are just some interesting facts from the life of a young politician:
- In 2012, Justin took part in a boxing tournament that was charitable. His opponent was Patrick Brazeau, a Canadian senator. "Canadian dude" - under this name Trudeau entered the ring. He defeated an opponent, and this event was immortalized in the documentary "God save Justin Trudeau."
- The British edition of The Mirror called the family of the Prime Minister of Canada "the sexiest political dynasty since Kennedy."
- The original tattoo adorns Justin's left shoulder. The image is made in the form of a crow Hyde, in the center of which is placed the globe. As the Prime Minister said, he made a tattoo in the form of our planet at the age of 23, but the second part - a crow - after 40 years.
Victory in elections
In 2015, parliamentary elections were held in Canada, in which the Liberal Party won with a large margin, thereby removing the Conservatives, led by Stephen Harper, who ruled for about 10 years, from the board. After losing the electoral process, the leader of the conservative party resigned.
"First of all, there was a victory over the idea that the citizens of Canada are capable of being content with little, and that the best is the enemy of the good, so do not strive for it," said Justin Trudeau.
Prime Minister made loud statements promising to end the economic policies of the Conservative Party andstimulate infrastructure projects by increasing funding from the state budget. It is planned to ease the tax burden on the middle class, while Trudeau promised to raise the tax rate by 1% for rich people. These steps should provide a boost to Canada's economy, which has fallen into recession under the Conservatives.
Premier's views
Justin Trudeau criticized his predecessor's work on immigration policy. As a young politician said: “You cannot ignore such qualities as sympathy and compassion if you select professional workers for the country. The state needs full-fledged citizens, not hired workers.” PM plans to ease legislation by proposing family reunification plan.
Justin Trudeau advocates for the legalization of marijuana in Canada, and also speaks out in support of women for the right to abortion.
