At the federal level, Trudeau faced almost no strong political opposition in Quebec during his time as prime minister. For instance, his Liberal party captured 74 out of 75 Québec seats in the …

Jan 6, 2025 · Pierre Elliott Trudeau, Liberal politician and prime minister of Canada (1968–79; 1980–84). His accomplishments while in office included securing constitutional independence …

Trudeau was elected leader of the Liberal Party on April 6, 1968. He called the election shortly afterwards and won a majority, defeating the Progressive Conservatives led by Robert L. …

Feb 28, 2019 · But after Clark's government fell the following month, Trudeau ended up leading his party through one last election — the one that brought them back to power in 1980.

The Liberal Party of Canada held a leadership election on April 6, 1968. The election was won by Minister of Justice and Attorney General Pierre Elliott Trudeau, who became the new prime …

On Nov. 21, 1979, Pierre Trudeau announced that he would step down as Liberal leader. He asked party officials to arrange for a leadership convention the following year.

Jul 11, 2013 · Pierre Trudeau joined the federal Liberal Party in 1965. He was recruited along with union leader Jean Marchand and journalist Gérard Pelletier. Trudeau was elected to …

Jan 10, 2025 · TORONTO (AP) — Canada’s governing Liberal Party will announce the country’s next prime minister on March 9 after a leadership vote that follows the resignation of Justin …

4 days ago · Pierre Trudeau, a strong federalist and a member of Pearson’s cabinet, was elected leader of the Liberals after Pearson and led the party to a decisive victory in Canada and …

He became leader of the Liberal Party and prime minister in 1968. A determined antiseparatist, he advocated a strong federal government and took a determined stand against separatist terrorists.