Justin and Pierre: An electoral tale of two Trudeaus

Here are some facts about the political career of Liberal Leader Justin Trudeau, the prime minister-designate, and his father, former prime minister Pierre Elliott Trudeau:

Year/age when first elected to house: 

Justin — 2008, age 37. Pierre — 1965, age 46.

Year/age of becoming Liberal leader:

Justin — April 14, 2013, age 42. Pierre — April 20, 1968, age 49. 

Riding: 

Justin — Papineau. Pierre — Mount Royal. 

Year of first general election as party leader:

Justin — 2015. Pierre — 1968. 

First campaign slogans:

Justin in 2015 — "Real Change." Pierre in 1968 — "Come Work with Me." 

Campaign Songs:

Justin in 2015 — "The Veldt" by Deadmau5. Pierre in 1968 — None. 

Number of national televised leaders debates:

2015 — 5. 1968 — 1. 

Outcome of campaigns:

Justin — Elected with a majority government on Oct. 19. Pierre — Elected with a majority government. 

Population then and now according to Statistics Canada:

In 2015 — 35,749,600. In 1968 — 20,701,000. 

Number of seats now and then:

2015 — 338. 1968 — 264. 

Issues of the day now and then:

2015 — Economic stability, Syrian refugee crisis, anti-terrorism measures. 

1968 — Quebec sovereignty, affordable housing, poverty rates. 

VAULT Trudeaumania

9 years ago

Duration 1:06

Tonight was a great night for the Liberals and we're looking back at another Liberal win. Here's a toast to 1968 when Trudeau Sr. captured the attention of Canadians - young and old alike.