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  • 23rd Prime Minister of Canada (2015-2025)

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Justin Trudeau served as Canada’s 23rd Prime Minister from 2015 to 2025, leading the Liberal Party from third place to a majority government victory in his first national campaign. His vision for Canada is a country where everyone has a real and fair chance to succeed—an outlook shaped by his experiences as a teacher, father, leader, and advocate for youth. The oldest of three boys, he grew up with the profound influence of his father, Pierre Elliott Trudeau, and his mother, Margaret Trudeau.

A graduate of McGill University with a Bachelor of Arts in 1994, he went on to complete the University of British Columbia’s education program and spent several years teaching in Vancouver before entering politics. In 2007, Trudeau built a grassroots campaign to win the Liberal Party nomination in the Montréal riding of Papineau, where he was elected in 2008 and re-elected in 2011, 2015, 2019, and 2021.

As Prime Minister, he appointed Canada’s first gender-balanced cabinet, introduced the Canada Child Benefit—which lifted more than 435,000 children out of poverty—and implemented an ambitious $10-a-day national childcare program. He took substantive action to fight climate change, making unprecedented investments to protect Canada’s natural environment and set the country on a path to net-zero emissions by 2050. On the global stage, Trudeau became a prominent voice for progressive values and hosted both G7 and G20 summits during his tenure. His government’s priorities included fighting climate change, creating good middle-class jobs, making life more affordable, keeping communities safe, and advancing reconciliation with Indigenous Peoples.

He is the proud father of Xavier, Ella-Grace, and Hadrien.

 

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Navigating Change, Empowering Progress: A Roadmap for Leaders Committed to Community and Democracy

In an era of unprecedented global challenges and technological change, the foundation of progress remains human — our ability to build and strengthen communities through democratic principles and shared values. Drawing from his transformational decade as Canada's 23rd Prime Minister, the Right Honou ...

In an era of unprecedented global challenges and technological change, the foundation of progress remains human — our ability to build and strengthen communities through democratic principles and shared values. Drawing from his transformational decade as Canada's 23rd Prime Minister, the Right Honourable Justin Trudeau shares compelling insights on how leaders can foster resilient, inclusive communities that can thrive in times of opportunity and crisis.

Trudeau's keynote explores the pillars of modern community building and leadership:

  • Leading with inclusive principles and engagement: Breaking down silos and building bridges across political, social, and cultural divides.
  • The current and future state of democracy: Understanding how misinformation and AI are reshaping our democratic institutions and public discourse.
  • Building resiliency: What thoughtful and engaged citizens, leaders, and organizations can do to safeguard democratic values and ensure economic success.
  • Practicing inclusive leadership rooted in fairness and community building while strengthening democratic ideals.

Through powerful stories from the frontlines of governance and crisis management, Trudeau shares how leaders can unlock potential, build bridges, and create environments where innovation flourishes and fosters the democratic ideals that make progress possible. Audiences will leave equipped with practical strategies for building communities that don't just survive change — but use it as fuel for lasting progress and democratic renewal.

This 15-20 minute keynote can be tailored to focus on specific pillars based on audience needs and event themes, and can be followed by a Q&A. 

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Biography

Justin Trudeau served as Canada’s 23rd Prime Minister from 2015 to 2025, leading the Liberal Party from third place to a majority government victory in his first national campaign. His vision for Canada is a country where everyone has a real and fair chance to succeed—an outlook shaped by his experiences as a teacher, father, leader, and advocate for youth. The oldest of three boys, he grew up with the profound influence of his father, Pierre Elliott Trudeau, and his mother, Margaret Trudeau.

A graduate of McGill University with a Bachelor of Arts in 1994, he went on to complete the University of British Columbia’s education program and spent several years teaching in Vancouver before entering politics. In 2007, Trudeau built a grassroots campaign to win the Liberal Party nomination in the Montréal riding of Papineau, where he was elected in 2008 and re-elected in 2011, 2015, 2019, and 2021.

As Prime Minister, he appointed Canada’s first gender-balanced cabinet, introduced the Canada Child Benefit—which lifted more than 435,000 children out of poverty—and implemented an ambitious $10-a-day national childcare program. He took substantive action to fight climate change, making unprecedented investments to protect Canada’s natural environment and set the country on a path to net-zero emissions by 2050. On the global stage, Trudeau became a prominent voice for progressive values and hosted both G7 and G20 summits during his tenure. His government’s priorities included fighting climate change, creating good middle-class jobs, making life more affordable, keeping communities safe, and advancing reconciliation with Indigenous Peoples.

He is the proud father of Xavier, Ella-Grace, and Hadrien.

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