Pierre Trudeau's Impact On Canadian Society

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Equality, freedom, rights, morality, principles, respect, love and trust are are just a few characteristics used to create a better and more just society. Despite the fact that these characteristics are very delicate when alone, but when mixed together, these ordinary, everyday occurring events of life come together to form a pure and all the more powerful “JUST SOCIETY.”

"I've always dreamt of a society where each person should be able to fulfill himself to the extent of his capabilities as a human being, a society where inhibitions to equality would be eradicated. This means providing individual freedoms, and equality of opportunity, health, and education, and I conceive of politics as a series of decisions to create this society." - Pierre Elliot Trudeau

Pierre Trudeau is known as one of the greatest political figures in Canadian history. He touched the lives of many Canadians, inspiring them to believe that they could accomplish many things. Trudeau's successes impacted Canada heavily and his efforts will be remembered in future generations. During his time, Trudeau gained the respect of the majority of the Canadian population. His popularity to the public began a great mission because he did what no politician
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Throughout Trudeau’s time, he achieved and accomplished many goals, which affected Canada positively. He improved the nation by passing laws and acts. Trudeau was dearly admired by the public and everything he did was for Canda and its people. Pierre Trudeau impacted and inspired the Canadian public to believe in multiculturalism, to find peace in all people, even if they were different, so everyone had the freedom and rights to express

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