Pierre Trudeau
Pierre Trudeau was Canada's fifteenth prime minister, serving from 1968 to 1979 and again from 1980 to 1984.
A Liberal known for his intellect, charisma, and combative style, he championed official bilingualism, patriated the Canadian constitution, and implemented the Charter of Rights and Freedoms.
His invocation of the War Measures Act during the 1970 October Crisis remains controversial.
Father of Justin Trudeau, who became prime minister in 2015.
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- bilingualismProficiency in two languages
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