Roundtable with the Right Honourable Justin Trudeau
Justin Trudeau joins the Council for a roundtable on his time as the Canadian prime minister, the North American partnership, and more.
Oct
28
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About This Event
Ahead of being honored at the 2025 Global Leadership Awards Dinner, the Right Honourable Justin Trudeau visited the Council for a special roundtable with members of our community. Throughout a robust and thoughtful conversation, he shared reflections from his time as Canada’s prime minster and discussed the resilience of the North American partnership.
About the Speakers
Justin Trudeau
Former Prime Minister of Canada
Justin Trudeau, Canada’s 23rd Prime Minister, led the Liberal Party to a historic 2015 win and pursued a progressive agenda including a gender-balanced cabinet, child poverty reduction, $10-a-day childcare, Indigenous Reconciliation, and climate action. He navigated global crises like COVID-19 and the war in Ukraine through bold, decisive action. A former teacher and advocate, he’s earned numerous international awards and now delivers presentations on resilience, diplomacy, and inclusive growth.
President & Chief Executive Officer, Chicago Council on Global Affairs
Dr. Leslie Vinjamuri joined the Council in 2025 as the president and chief executive officer, after previously serving as director of the US and the Americas program at the Royal Institute of International Affairs, known as Chatham House, in London. She brings nearly 30 years of experience working at the intersection of international affairs, research, policy, and public engagement.
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