Pierre Trudeau

The just society

Charter rights and a confident liberalism.

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Governance+6

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The Canadian PM whose charismatic liberalism gave Canada its Charter of Rights, official multiculturalism and a confident, rights-based national identity.

social

Strongly progressive — multiculturalism, civil liberties, secularism.

economic

Mixed economy with an active, redistributive federal state.

governance

Liberal constitutionalist; patriated the constitution and a Charter of Rights.

Notable for

Charter of Rights and Freedoms
Official multiculturalism
Decriminalised homosexuality

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98% affinity

Leslie Knope (Liberal)

97% affinity

Roy Jenkins

95% affinity

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