
23rd prime minister of Canada from 2015 to 2025
1971 — present
Quick Facts
Profession
23rd prime minister of Canada from 2015 to 2025
Born
December 25, 1971
Age
~55 years
Name Origin
English
Timeline
actor, teacher, lawyer
1971
Born in Ottawa (1971-12-25)
2008
Positionmember of the House of Commons of Canada (2008–2011)
2011
Positionmember of the House of Commons of Canada (2011–2015)
2012
AwardQueen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal
2013
PositionLeader of the Liberal Party of Canada (2013–2025)
2015
PositionPrime Minister of Canada (2015–2025)
About
Justin Pierre James Trudeau is a Canadian politician who served as the 23rd prime minister of Canada from 2015 to 2025. He led the Liberal Party from 2013 until his resignation in 2025 and was the member of Parliament (MP) for Papineau from 2008 until 2025.
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Justin Pierre James Trudeau is a Canadian politician who served as the 23rd prime minister of Canada from 2015 to 2025. He led the Liberal Party from 2013 until his resignation in 2025 and was the member of Parliament (MP) for Papineau from 2008 until 2025.
The name James means "The twentieth book of the New Testament of the Bible, the general epistle of James.. Etymology: The English New Testament form of Jacob, from James, from James, from Iācōmus, spoken and altered pronunciation of Iācōbus, from , from , from tr=Yaʿăqōḇ. Santiago. In reference to the Ecuadorian island, a modification of the earlier name Duke of York's Island after its eponymous duke's coronation as James II of England. See Jacme for an intermediary between James and Jaume.". It is of English origin.
James Trudeau was born on December 25, 1971.
Name Meaning
The twentieth book of the New Testament of the Bible, the general epistle of James.. Etymology: The English New Testament form of Jacob, from James, from James, from Iācōmus, spoken and altered pronunciation of Iācōbus, from , from , from tr=Yaʿăqōḇ. Santiago. In reference to the Ecuadorian island, a modification of the earlier name Duke of York's Island after its eponymous duke's coronation as James II of England. See Jacme for an intermediary between James and Jaume.
The name James is of English origin, meaning "The twentieth book of the New Testament of the Bible, the general epistle of James.. Etymology: The English New Testament form of Jacob, from James, from James, from Iācōmus, spoken and altered pronunciation of Iācōbus, from , from , from tr=Yaʿăqōḇ. Santiago. In reference to the Ecuadorian island, a modification of the earlier name Duke of York's Island after its eponymous duke's coronation as James II of England. See Jacme for an intermediary between James and Jaume.". It is traditionally a male name.
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James — December 25, 1971
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Capricorn
Ambitious, disciplined, patient
Earth · Saturn · Dec 22 – Jan 19
Chinese Zodiac
Pig
Compassionate, generous, diligent
Metal · Yin
Mayan Tzolkin
8 Lamat
Star — harmony, beauty, abundance
Celtic Tree
Birch
Ambitious, driven, charming
Ogham: Beith · Dec 24 – Jan 20
Would you name your baby James?
Guestbook
The world is a little different because you existed.
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We share a planet and a moment in time. That's enough.
— someone far away
Actions
2015
Positionmember of the House of Commons of Canada (2015–2019)
2015
PositionMinister of Intergovernmental Affairs (2015–2018)
2015
AwardCanadian Newsmaker of the Year
2017
AwardGlobal Citizen Awards
2018
AwardTime 100
2019
Positionmember of the House of Commons of Canada (2019–2021)
2019
AwardOrder of La Pléiade
2021
Positionmember of the House of Commons of Canada (2021–2025)
Present
Age ~55