Canadian PM Justin Trudeau and wife Sophie announce separation 


Canadian PM Justin Trudeau and wife Sophie have announced their separation after 18 years of marriage.

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Trudeau and Sophie have openly discussed past challenges in the relationship and have been seen rarely in public in recent years.

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Trudeau, 51 and Sophie Grégoire Trudeau, 48 were married in May 2005 and have three children.

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On their anniversary in 2020 he described her as "my rock, my partner and my best friend".

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"Sophie and I, after many meaningful and difficult conversations, have decided to separate," Trudeau said on Instagram.

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The development marks one of Trudeau's biggest personal crises since taking office in 2015.

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He announced a major cabinet reshuffle with the aim of strengthening his Liberal Party's position in the elections.

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Trudeau was determined to lead the Liberals to an upcoming election in October 2025.

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