1968 - Pierre Trudeau is first elected as prime minister.
1968 - Pierre Trudeau is first elected as prime minister.
In 1968, Pierre Trudeau became the fifteenth Prime Minister of Canada after winning the federal election with a Liberal majority.
Trudeau launched the Official Languages Act, making French and English Canada’s official languages.
Trudeau was an advocate for multiculturalism, and implemented the Multiculturalism Act in 1971.
Also in 1971, Trudeau introduced the first of five budget bills that became known as the "Big Red Machine".
In 1972, Trudeau created the Petro-Canada oil company as part of his plan to create a strong energy industry in Canada.
In 1974, Trudeau introduced the Canada Health Act, which established the framework for Canada's universal healthcare system.
Trudeau also implemented the Charter of Rights and Freedoms in 1982, which enshrined fundamental rights into the Canadian Constitution.
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