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'''Pierre Elliot Trudeau''' (1919-1980) was the 15th [[Canada|Canadian]] [[prime minister]], and a towering figure in Canadian politics even to this day. He was prime minister of Canada for 15 years in two spells, Apr. 20, 1968 to June 4, 1979, and March 3, 1980 to June 29, 1984. In longevity and importance, he compares to [[William Lyon Mackenzie King]], who was prime minister for 21 years in the 1920s, 1930s and 1940s.

'''Pierre Elliot Trudeau''' (1919-2000) was the 15th [[Canada|Canadian]] [[prime minister]], and a towering figure in Canadian politics even to this day. He was prime minister of Canada for 15 years in two spells, Apr. 20, 1968 to June 4, 1979, and March 3, 1980 to June 29, 1984. In longevity and importance, he compares to [[William Lyon Mackenzie King]], who was prime minister for 21 years in the 1920s, 1930s and 1940s.

Trudeau, leader of the [[Liberal_Party_of_Canada|Liberal Party]],<ref>In American terms, the party represents a mix of liberal and conservative elements.</ref> is best known for [[repatriation|repatriating]] the Canadian [[constitution]], for his anti-American foreign policy, his failed efforts to seize Alberta's oil, and his aggressive defeat of terrorism by the War Measures Act during [[Québec]]'s October Crisis in 1970.

Trudeau, leader of the [[Liberal_Party_of_Canada|Liberal Party]],<ref>In American terms, the party represents a mix of liberal and conservative elements.</ref> is best known for [[repatriation|repatriating]] the Canadian [[constitution]], for his anti-American foreign policy, his failed efforts to seize Alberta's oil, and his aggressive defeat of terrorism by the War Measures Act during [[Québec]]'s October Crisis in 1970.