How old is Justin Trudeau?

A Canadian statesman and prominent modern politician, Justin Trudeau is mostly known as a former Prime Minister of Canada. Born in Ottawa in 1971 into a well-known political family, he is the son of Pierre Elliott Trudeau, one of the most influential Prime Ministers in Canadian history. Justin was raised in an intellectually rich and stimulating environment and had an excellent education. He studied English literature at McGill University and then obtained a teaching degree at the University of British Columbia. He went back to McGill where he pursued his academic interests in geography and worked as a teacher of English and French.

Trudeau was also an avid sportsman, especially a skier, and acquired experience in radio and public speaking. It was a personal tragedy with his father and older brother both dying in the late 1990s and early 2000s. Justin’s emotional eulogy at his father’s funeral was nationally publicized and marked a turning point in his public life. He entered politics as a Liberal Party member and was elected to Parliament in 2008. In 2015, the party won a decisive victory, and Trudeau became prime minister. His vision is for economic growth and job creation, to expand Canada’s role in the world. Justin Trudeau is known around the world for his open, optimistic and forward-looking politics. He is married to Sophie Grégoire, and together they have three children.

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