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Recorded December 15, 1983. Joseph Philippe Pierre Yves Elliott Trudeau PC CC CH QC FRSC ( / ˈtruːdoʊ, truːˈdoʊ / TROO-doh, troo-DOH, French: [pjɛʁ tʁydo]; October 18, 1919 – September 28, 2000) was a Canadian lawyer and politician who served as the 15th prime minister of Canada from 1968 to 1979 and from 1980 to 1984.
- 1943–1945
- Liberal (1965–2000)
Jul 11, 2013 · Learn about the life and legacy of Pierre Trudeau, Canada's 15th prime minister and a charismatic and controversial figure. Explore his achievements, challenges and controversies in politics, law, language and culture.
Apr 21, 2024 · Pierre Elliott Trudeau, Liberal politician and prime minister of Canada (1968–79; 1980–84). His accomplishments while in office included securing constitutional independence from the British Parliament and the formation of a new Canadian constitution. Learn more about Pierre Trudeau here.
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Aug 2, 2023 · Learn about Pierre Trudeau, the 15th prime minister of Canada who served from 1968 to 1984. He was known for his charisma, his policies on civil rights and Quebec, and his son Justin's political career.
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Feb 22, 2024 · How did the former prime minister decide to quit politics after 15 years in office? Read about his achievements, challenges and controversies in this historical analysis.
Sep 2, 2020 · Forty years ago, Pierre Trudeau delivered a historic speech to the nation on Canada's constitutional reform. He argued for a strong national government, a single citizenship and the protection of rights and freedoms.
Pierre Trudeau's tenure as prime minister of Canada occurred from April 20, 1968, to June 4, 1979, and from March 3, 1980, to June 30, 1984. He was sworn in as prime minister two weeks after he succeeded Prime Minister Lester Pearson as leader of the Liberal Party in the 1968 leadership election .
