The Trudeau family is a Canadian

political family A political family (also referred to as political dynasty) is a family in which multiple members are involved in politics — particularly Election, electoral politics. Members may be related by consanguinity, blood or marriage; often several gene ...

, originating from the French colonial period, in what is now

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. Two members of the family,

Pierre Trudeau Joseph Philippe Pierre Yves Elliott Trudeau (October 18, 1919 – September 28, 2000) was a Canadian politician, statesman, and lawyer who served as the 15th prime minister of Canada from 1968 to 1979 and from 1980 to 1984. Between his no ...

and

Justin Trudeau Justin Pierre James Trudeau (born December 25, 1971) is a Canadian politician who served as the 23rd prime minister of Canada from 2015 to 2025. He led the Liberal Party from 2013 until his resignation in 2025 and was the member of Parliament ...

, have served as the

prime minister of Canada The prime minister of Canada () is the head of government of Canada. Under the Westminster system, the prime minister governs with the Confidence and supply, confidence of a majority of the elected House of Commons of Canada, House of Commons ...

Members

*Joseph Trudeau (1848–1919), Canadian farm owner **

Charles-Émile Trudeau Joseph Charles-Émile "Charley" Trudeau (; July 5, 1887 – April 10, 1935) was a French Canadian attorney and businessman. He was the father of Pierre Trudeau, the 15th Prime Minister of Canada, and the paternal grandfather of Justin Trudea ...

(1887–1935), Canadian businessman and father of Canadian Prime Minister Pierre Trudeau ***

(1919–2000), 15th Prime Minister of Canada (1968–1979 and 1980–1984) ****

Margaret Trudeau Margaret Joan Trudeau ( Sinclair; born September 10, 1948) is a Canadian activist and the mother of Justin Trudeau, the 23rd prime minister of Canada. She married Pierre Trudeau, the 15th prime minister of Canada, in 1971, three years after h ...

(b. 1948), activist and divorced wife of Pierre Trudeau ****

(b. 1971), 23rd Prime Minister of Canada (2015–2025), son of Pierre and Margaret Trudeau *****

Sophie Grégoire Trudeau Sophie Grégoire Trudeau (; born April 24, 1975), also known as Sophie Grégoire, is a Canadian retired television host. She was married to Justin Trudeau, the 23rd prime minister of Canada; the couple separated in 2023. She is involved in c ...

(b. 1975), former television host and separated wife of Justin Trudeau *****

Xavier Trudeau Xavier James Trudeau (born October 18, 2007), known professionally as Xav, is a Canadian R&B singer. He is the son of former Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. Xav has released three singles and is currently signed to Ottawa-based record lab ...

(b. 2007), singer and son of Justin and Sophie *****Ella-Grace Margaret Trudeau (b. 2009), daughter of Justin and Sophie *****Hadrien Grégoire (b. 2014), son of Justin and Sophie ****

Alexandre Trudeau Alexandre Emmanuel "Sacha" Trudeau (born December 25, 1973) is a Canadian filmmaker, journalist and author of ''Barbarian Lost''. He is the second son of Canada's former prime minister, Pierre Trudeau, and Margaret Trudeau, and the younger bro ...

(b. 1973), Canadian film-maker and son of Pierre and Margaret ****

Michel Trudeau Michel Charles-Émile Trudeau (October 2, 1975 – November 13, 1998) was the youngest son of Canadian Prime Minister Pierre Trudeau and Margaret Trudeau and the younger brother of former Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. He died in an avala ...

(1975–1998), son of Pierre and Margaret and died in an avalanche ****Sarah Elizabeth Coyne (b. 1991), daughter of Pierre Trudeau and Deborah Coyne

Connected people

* James Sinclair (1908–1984), maternal grandfather of Justin Trudeau and father of Margaret Trudeau *

William Farquhar Major-General William Farquhar (26 February 1774 – 11 May 1839) was a Madras Army officer and colonial administrator who served as the resident of Malacca from 1803 to 1818 and the resident of Singapore from 1819 to 1823. Early life Far ...

(1774–1839), first British resident of Singapore and 5th great-grandfather of Justin Trudeau

Ancestry

The Trudeau family's surname can be traced back to

Marcillac-Lanville Marcillac-Lanville () is a commune in the Charente department in southwestern France. Population See also *Communes of the Charente department * Canadian Prime Ministers Pierre and Justin Trudeau Justin Pierre James Trudeau (born Dec ...

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, in the 16th century, and to a Robert Truteau (1544–1589). The lineage in North America was established by

Étienne Truteau Étienne Truteau (1641–1712) was an early French pioneer who emigrated to New France, which later became Canada. He was involved with the colonization and development of the area of New France that is now Montreal, Longueuil and Saint-Lambert ...

(1641–1712), in what is now Longueuil (of the Canadian province of Quebec), who arrived in Canada in 1659.

Offices held

Prime Minister of Canada The prime minister of Canada () is the head of government of Canada. Under the Westminster system, the prime minister governs with the Confidence and supply, confidence of a majority of the elected House of Commons of Canada, House of Commons ...

**April 20, 1968 – June 4, 1979 **March 3, 1980 – June 30, 1984 **November 4, 2015 – March 14, 2025 *

Leader of the Liberal Party of Canada The leader of the Liberal Party of Canada (French: ) is the highest position within the federal Liberal Party of Canada. The current holder of the position is Mark Carney, who was elected to the position on March 9, 2025, following his victory ...

**April 6, 1968 – June 16, 1984 **April 14, 2013 – March 9, 2025 *

Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada The minister of justice and attorney general of Canada () is a dual-role portfolio in the Cabinet of Canada, Canadian Cabinet. The officeholder in the role of Minister of Justice () serves as the minister of the Crown responsible for the Depar ...

**April 4, 1967 – July 5, 1968 *

President of the Queen's Privy Council for Canada President most commonly refers to: *President (corporate title) *President (education), a leader of a college or university *President (government title) President may also refer to: Arts and entertainment Film and television *'' Præsidente ...

**March 11, 1968 – May 1, 1968 * Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs and Youth **November 4, 2015 – July 18, 2018 * Member of the Canadian Parliament **November 8, 1965 – September 4, 1984 **October 14, 2008 – April 28, 2025

References

Sources

* {{Justin Trudeau Canadian people of French descent Roman Catholic families Families of prime ministers of Canada