Justin Trudeau Current Affairs, GK & News

Indian-origin Leader becomes Canada’s new Defence Minister

October 27, 2021

On October 26, 2021, Prime Minister of Canada Justin Trudeau reshuffled his cabinet. He has appointed Indian-origin Canadian politician Anita Anand as new Defence Minister of Canada. Key Points Prime Minister reshuffled his cabinet after his Liberal Party returned to power in snap polls, Furthermore, there were calls for major military reforms. Public and political leaders ..

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Anita Anand became Canada’s first Hindu Cabinet minister

November 22, 2019

2019 Canadian federal election, was held on 21st October 2019, the Liberal party under the leadership of incumbent Prime Minister Justin Trudeau emerged as the single largest party by winning 157 of the 338 seats at the Canadian House of Commons. Anita Anand was elected from Oakville as a Member of Parliament, was named as ..

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Canada: PM expels ex-ministers for ending Liberal Party crisis

April 3, 2019

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau of Canada has expelled two ex-cabinet ministers who had undermined the Liberal Party which is currently in power in a bid to put an end to the worst crisis of his entire tenure. PM had categorically announced that former Justice Minister Jody Wilson-Raybould and former Treasury Board Minister Jane Philpott will ..

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Quebec: Bill to ban Religious Symbols introduced

March 30, 2019

The Canadian state of Quebec has introduced a new bill that seeks to ban wearing of religious symbols by various public sector employees during their working hours. The move has been criticised for being directed against Muslim women who wear their hijabs to office. The bill will also be applicable to crucifixes and yarmulkes. The ..

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Justin Trudeau elected as Canada's new PM

October 20, 2015

Justin Trudeau of Liberal Party has been elected as 23rd Prime Minister of Canada. He is eldest son of Canada’s former Prime Minister Pierre Trudeau who was in office for 16 years and led the country till 1984. With this Justin Trudeau (age 43 years) became the second youngest Prime Minister of Canada and the ..

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