Trudeau retired from politics on June 30th, 1984 and was succeeded by [[John Turner]]. Trudeau remained active in Law until late in his life and passed away on September 28, 2000 at the age of 80. Trudeau is remembered well in Canada, following his death the highest peak was to be named after him although this was later withdrawn at the protest of Canadian Geographic society. Trudeau was often cited for poor administrative and economic practices, as well as personal arrogance, and not having an understanding of Canada outside Quebec. Trudeau did lead Canada through a time of growth and by the end of his terms Canada was a very different place. | Trudeau retired from politics on June 30th, 1984 and was succeeded by [[John Turner]]. Trudeau remained active in Law until late in his life and passed away on September 28, 2000 at the age of 80. Trudeau is remembered well in Canada, following his death the highest peak was to be named after him although this was later withdrawn at the protest of Canadian Geographic society. Trudeau was often cited for poor administrative and economic practices, as well as personal arrogance, and not having an understanding of Canada outside Quebec. Trudeau did lead Canada through a time of growth and by the end of his terms Canada was a very different place. |