Pierre Elliot Trudeau

Joseph Philippe Pierre Yves Elliot Trudeau was Born

Oct 18, 1919

http://archives.cbc.ca/politics/prime_ministers/topics/2192/He was born and raised in Montreal, His mother was Grace Elliot and his father was Charles-Émile Trudeau

Attended Jean-de-Brebeuf College,

Sep 7, 1940

Pierre attended Jean-de-Brebeuf and got his BA

Attended Université de Montréal

Sep 7, 1943

Pierre attened Université de Montréal and got his Bachelor of Laws

Attended Harvard

Sep 7, 1945

Pierre attened Harvard and got his masters in Political Economy

Served on the Privy Council

Jan 1, 1950

Trudeau served in Ottawa on the Privy Council for a brief time between 1950 and 1951

Trudeau is elected as prime minister

Apr 20, 1968

Pierre Trudeau wins the vote and becomes the 15th Prime Minister of Canada, as head of the liberals.

Bill C-150 is passed

May 14, 1969

This bill allowed oral and anal sex to be legal among two men as long as the participanrs were over the age of 21 and the acts were done in private

Pierre Trudeau meets John Lennon

Dec 19, 1969

Interviews after Trudeau and Lennon meet
John Lenon and Yoko Ono meet the PM at his house for what was supposed to be 5 minutes. Their appointment lasted over an hour

War Measures Act

Oct 16, 1970

On October 16, the Federal government enstated the War Measures Act which assigns power in an emergency to the Federal government if a threat of war, invasion or insurrection is real or suspected

October FLQ Crisis

Oct 16, 1970

FLQ interview "Just Watch Me" The Front de Liberation du Quebec started bombing building and causing over 200 violent and sometimes terrorist acts. The FLQ also kidnapped James Cross on october 5 1970 and provincial premier Pierre Laporte on Oct. 10 which made Trudeau step into action to fight the FLQ.

Pierre Trudeau marries Margaret Sinclair

Mar 4, 1971

Pierre Trudeau marries Margaret Sinclair secretly
This marriage came as a crushing blow to women across the country who were infected with "Trudeau-mania"
Margaret was only 22, but the almost 30 year age gap did not stop their romance.

Justin Trudeau was born

Dec 25, 1971

Contact MP Justin Trudeau
Pierre Trudeau's wife Margaret gives birth to their first child and son Justin Justin has become a member of federal parliament representing Papineau

Alexandre Trudeau was born

Dec 25, 1973

Alexandre talks about his film
Margaret Trudeau gives birth to Pierre Trudeau's second son Alexandre. Alexandre has become a documentary filmaker, freelance journalist and speaker

Michel Trudeau was born

Oct 2, 1975

Pierre's 3rd son Michel was born.
He loved the great outdoors.

Pierre Trudeau steps down from office

Jun 3, 1979

Pierre Trudeau steps down from office

Pierre Trudeau decides to run again for Prime Minister

Dec 18, 1979

Pierre recall's his retirement

Pierre wins PM again

Mar 3, 1980

Pierre Trudeau and his liberal party take control of the federal government for the 2nd time

The Constitution (BNA) is brought home

Apr 17, 1982

The Charter of Rights and Freedoms
Pierre Trudeau worked very hard to bring the constitution of Canada home. On April 17th, the Queen signed the Constitution act which allowed Canadian government to ammend their constitiution without having to go through British Parliament. It also included the Charter of Rights and Freedoms.

Margaret and Pierre divorce

Jan 1, 1984

After 13 years of marriage, the couple officially divorced in 1984
The photo is of Pierre, Justin, Alexandre and Michel playing together. After the divorce, Pierre became a single dad.

Trudeau finally retires

Jun 30, 1984

Pierre Trudeau steps down from office for his official reitrement. John Turner is sworn over as his successor.

Companion of Order

Jan 1, 1985

In 1985, Trudeau joined the Companion of the Order of Canada which recognizes a lifetime of achievement in the betterment of Canada and/ or humanity

The Official Languages Act is passed

Jul 28, 1985

Official Languages Act
This Act made French Canada's second official language

Sarah Coyne- Trudeau is born

Jan 1, 1991

Sarah Under the Radar
Sarah Coyne was born in 1991, the only daughter of Pierre Elliot Trudeau, and her mother is Deborah Coyne.
Pierre and Deborah were not married.

Trudeau dances behind the queen

May 7, 1997

Pierre Trudeau lit up the world of politics when visiting Buckingham palace

Pierre's youngest son dies

Nov 13, 1998

Pierre Trudeau loses his youngest son Michel suddenly when an avalanche swept Michel into a lake in British Columbia and drowned. Michel was only 23.

Pierre Trudeau dies

Sep 28, 2000

Pierre's son Justin delivers his father's eulogy
Pierre Trudeau died when he was 80 years old in Montreal. He died of prostate cancer. His funeral was held in Ottawa.