Justin Trudeau, son of former PM Pierre Trudeau, led Canada through major crises like the pandemic and NAFTA renegotiation. An avowed feminist, Trudeau's tenure saw controversial policies on immigration, cannabis legalization, and carbon tax. Despite achieving gender parity in his cabinets, dwindling popularity over rising costs and immigration issues led to his resignation after nine years.
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