What did Pierre Elliot trudeau accomplish?

Answer 1

he accomplished trying to be a prime minister of Canada

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That he did and very much more. The trio of Trudeau, Chretien and Mulroney accomplished more to change the future of Canada than any other three but of these the most influential by far is Trudeau.

It would take a book to just give a brief review but for starters our Constitution is his. It was not written by the people, nor were the concerns of the people given much consideration and Quebec has yet to sign on to it. That is not surprising as Quebec's concerns were for the most part ignored.

The concentration of power in the Prime Ministers Office was done by Trudeau for the most part. He created a system where our Prime Minister is a defacto dictator between elections. Something Trudeau's party thought was great as it enabled them to pass many laws the people did not support. Of course now that another party is in power they use terms like failing to consult the parliament and control freak.

He destroyed what was left of our Military, making us a protectorate of the USA. Not that he started that process (that was Diefenbaker) but he was Prime Minister at critical time. Instead of rebuilding our military he "reorganized" them into one force.

Trudeau showed a genuine disrespect for much of Canada, in particular the West. His practice of pitting regions against each other continues to this day and has become a major impediment to Canadian unity. His National Energy Program haunts all Provincial agreements on oil and gas and has created a distrust of Confederation in many provinces and particularly Alberta.

Trudeau put into place systems that even today takes money and services from Western Canada and disproportionately transfers them to his home province. A system that has institutionalized inequity in our Confederation and creates unnecessary conflict and competition between members of the Confederation.

Of course that is but one Canadian view. For those new to Canada or living in Eastern Canada or a different view of history and our future, Trudeau could be a hero, a take charge kind of person who got things done that needed to be done, a person who made Canada what it is today.

Answer 2

He brought the constitution home in 1982, brought in the war measures act during the FLQ crises in 1970, this man went down in History as the most popular Prime Minister Canada has ever had!!!!

Answer 3

Dramaticly changed the course of Canada. He gave us Multiculturalism, a reduced military, increased domination by the USA, and our own Constitution. He gave us an opportunity to be independent.

Answer 4

His contribution to the Canadian Society by improving the laws. he is cool!

Answer 5

he appointed the first women governor general and speaker in the house of commons. he was the first to swear. made several changes to the country making canada a better place