Compare Trudeau's Contribution To Canada

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Prime Minister Pierre Trudeau (PM) was an inspiring prime minister that single handedly kept Quebec part of Canada. PM Pierre Trudeau’s main goal as prime minister was to keep Quebec from leaving Canada. PM Pierre Trudeau’s potential to become the country’s hero and leader was not gone to waste. Many people were inspired by PM Pierre Trudeau because he helped to keep Canada united as a whole country.PM Pierre Trudeau’s contribution to Canada is a milestone for the progress of Canada. Many people expected PM Pierre Trudeau to play a very crucial role as PM of Canada, in which he succeeded

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