Nov 28 – Public Lecture: Trudeau 2.0 Pierre’s Legacy. Justin’s Future.
Please join the SFU History Department on November 28th for the third installment of our public lecture series, Heroes & Villains: Rethinking Good and Evil in History.
Trudeau 2.0: Pierre’s Legacy. Justin’s Future.
A panel discussion with Elise Chenier, Nicolas Kenny, and Allen Seager, hosted by Roxanne Panchasi.
November 28, 2013 | 5:30 PM
Fletcher Challenge Theatre, Harbour Centre
515 W. Hastings St., Vancouver, BC
Many Canadians view Pierre Elliott Trudeau as a Canadian hero, perhaps the most charismatic Prime Minister the nation has ever seen. Yet others are far more critical of Trudeau’s leadership and legacies. This ambivalence has led to popular opinion polls naming Pierre one of the greatest and worst Canadian of all time. Justin, Pierre’s 41-year-old son and current leader of the Liberal Party of Canada, is no less of a polarizing figure than his father. A media darling, Justin’s youthful energy and charm have worked both for and against him in assessments of his political capital and potential. Join this panel of Canadian historians as they explore the past, present, and future of the Trudeau dynasty. Audience discussion to follow.
This event is free and open to the public. Seating is limited, and registration is strongly encouraged. Reserve your spot online: http://www.sfu.ca/history/events/heroesandvillains/trudeau.html.
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