Pierre Trudeau

Author, politician, Constitutional lawyer and Canada's 15th Prime Minister, Pierre (Elliott) Trudeau led his country for a combined thirteen years over two terms in office. He was elected as Prime Minister four times and was Canada's first French-Canadian Prime minister. The young, handsome and charismatic leader was adored by many young Canadians, who would often mob Trudeau, causing journalists to dub his popularity phenomenon "Trudeaumania."

1. Created The Official Languages Act to promote blingualism
2. Helped to dissuade Canadians against Quebec separatism
3. Repatriated the Constitution
4. Created the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms
5. Awarded the Albert Einstein Peace Prize for his attempts to reduce nuclear arms and disperse Cold War tensions

• MacKay Editorial Cartoons: Pierre Trudeau

• Artizans: Liberal leadership candidates follow in Pierre Trudeau's footsteps

• The Province: Trudeau murder mystery ( January 17, 2008)

• Artizans: Brian Mulroney debates Pierre Elliott Trudeau

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