[156] The following day, Trudeau apologized, saying he was wrong to use "Alberta" as "shorthand" in referring to Stephen Harper's government. [68] They bonded while driving back to Montreal after a debate tournament at Princeton University. [104][105] Trudeau later wrote a public letter on the subject, describing the idea of Quebec nationhood as "against everything my father ever believed". Justin Trudeau: 9 Things to Know About His Parents | Time Trudeau drew criticism from some corners for saying that he opposed the bill even as he voted for it so that a no vote could not be used against him later politically by Conservative Prime Minister Stephen Harper. Hanging out with Castro and The Rolling Stones: The many scandals of They write new content and verify and edit content received from contributors. When Donald Trump became president, Canada-US relations deteriorated. Justin Trudeau | The Canadian Encyclopedia Former Liberal Leader Pierre Trudeau arrives home late 11/21 with seven-year-old son Justin and five-year-old son Michel in the back seat of car. A staunch advocate for cryptocurrency and a self-styled anti-vaxxer, Justin Trudeau's half-brother believes humanity is at a crossroads. [106][107], Trudeau announced his support for leadership candidate Gerard Kennedy shortly before the 2006 convention and introduced Kennedy during the candidates' final speeches. Almost immediately, Conservatives sought to define him as an intellectual lightweight with a pretty face and a famous name who was ill prepared to lead Canada. [304] His main tool for reaching this target is a federal carbon pricing policy. [97][98][99], Trudeau supported the Liberal Party from a young age, offering his support to party leader John Turner in the 1988 federal election.
