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Angry protesters throw gravel at Canadian PM Justin Trudeau

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has repeatedly faced off angry protesters on the campaign trail while seeking a third term in office in snap elections due to take place on September 20.

08/09/2021

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Trudeau triggers Canadian election, voting day Sept. 20

Trudeau is hoping to capitalise on his government's successful vaccination campaign against COVID-19 to win a majority of seats in Parliament.

16/08/2021

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Canada's first indigenous Governor General has been sworn in

Mary Simon — an Inuk from Kuujjuaq in northeastern Quebec — was appointed by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to be the Governor General of Canada. She was sworn in earlier today.

26/07/2021

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Canada's Trudeau fights for survival in tight election race

Once a political rock star, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau faces challenging general elections on Monday after scandals tainted his progressive image.

21/10/2019

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Canadian PM does not know how many times he wore 'blackface'

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said he was "wary of being definitive" about the number of times he wore "blackface" since he did not remember the "recent pictures that came out".

19/09/2019

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Justin Trudeau raises Pride flag for 1st time on Parliament Hill

02/06/2016

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Canada reduces refugee intake to 10,000 by the year's end

Canada is to reduce the number of Syrian refugees allowed into the country to 10,000 by the year’s end. Originally Ottawa planned to accept 25,000

25/11/2015

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Canada: Justin Trudeau breaks new ground as he is sworn in as PM

Autumn sunshine and adoring crowds were on hand as Liberal leader Justin Trudeau, 43, headed to his swearing-in ceremony as Canada’s new prime

04/11/2015

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Trudeau's 'simple message' embodies major ambitions

Canada once earned a good reputation in the world. But under the new prime minister’s predecessor it suffered. Restoring the reputation is high on

04/11/2015

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Canada's new PM confirms pledge to end fight against Islamic State militants

Canada’s Prime Minister-designate Justin Trudeau has confirmed his pledge to end the country’s combat role against Islamic State militants in Iraq

21/10/2015

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Justin Trudeau sweeps to power in Canada on wave of change and optimism

Canadians are still trying to come to terms with the breathtaking election victory of Justin Trudeau, son of the legendary Pierre who dominated

20/10/2015

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Canada: Toronto mayor seeks help for drinking

01/05/2014