25 Times Justin Trudeau Made You Wish You Were Canadian

What’s not to love about a leader that can let loose and dance a little bit? Well, Canadians and the world swooned when they saw an old video of Justin Trudeau dancing to a hit bhangra song. Props to Trudeau for really owning it and wearing the full outfit.

It’s not too often you get to see a world leader dress up in a plaid kilt. So when Justin Trudeau dressed up in one at the Glengarry Games, how could you not want to be a Canadian in that moment? (Might we also point out that in this picture, he’s balancing a baby in his hands?)

There’s nothing worse than being left hanging when you’ve got a fresh high five waiting for someone. That’s exactly what happened when Justin Trudeau tried to get a high five from young Prince George but ultimately was rejected. Trudeau pulls off a win just for putting in the effort.

He joined world leaders like Joe Biden and Prince Harry on the International Best Dressed list. (Somehow, I think the kilt put him on top.) Though, he admits that he once wore capes, which might not have gone so well on the campaign trail.

Campaigning on a platform to combat climate change, Trudeau acted quickly to cut Canadian emissions and put a tax on carbon. “We will be acting in a determined way to fight climate change and to achieve significant progress in the area of environmental protection for our children,” Trudeau said.

Despite differing with Trump on several policy issues including welcoming refugees, Trudeau charmed the White House with his response at the press conference. “There have been times when we have differed in our approaches….the last thing Canadians expect is for me to come down and lecture another country on how they chose to govern themselves,” Trudeau said. Trudeau’s poised response showed a mature and intelligent leader that many admire no matter their nationality.

In an effort to combat how poverty directly affects women’s ability to get an education, Justin Trudeau joined the One Campaign and wrote a letter to other world leaders. “Canada’s commitment to the Global Fund is the first step on a path toward a new global policy that prioritizes equal treatment of girls and women. Investing in health will enable girls and women to survive and flourish, including by making key contributions to ending extreme poverty for everyone,” Trudeau wrote.

Fear-mongering has become a popular political tactic internationally and across America. In his first UN address, Justin Trudeau spoke out against leaders using people’s fears and anxieties for personal gain and instead inspired them to strive to bring people together. “By appealing to people’s better angels, by drawing people together rather than stoking fears and anxieties, we were actually able to create a government that is focused on strengthening the middle class, to allay those fears and anxieties and demonstrate a positive engagement with the world,” Trudeau said.

Trudeau put his money where his mouth is regarding gender equality when he stepped up and balanced his cabinet 50/50 men and women. When asked why he decided to do this, he shrugged and said, “Because it’s 2015.”

When he’s not fighting for gender equality, dancing his heart out, or combatting fear mongering, Justin Trudeau is off cuddling with pandas and warming everyone’s hearts in the process. I mean, come on, there’s not much else to say about this one.

Can you say namaste? Yoga and fitness seem to be a huge part of Trudeau’s regimen, and he showed that off once by balancing his entire body on a table with his fists.

Not many can explain exactly what a computer is much less a quantum computer, but Justin Trudeau wowed everyone with his intelligent and concise answer on the subject, proving once again Canada made the right decision when electing their Prime Minister.

The internet is dark and full of terrors and even a charming guy like Justin Trudeau can’t avoid the trolls and haters lurking under bridges and behind user names. In an attempt to address his haters and create a little levity, Justin Trudeau was invited on BuzzFeed to read some of the comments about him. It was perfect.

With computer programming becoming one of the highest paid and most sought after jobs around the world, Canada has a vested interest in making sure they educate their children in computer programming. So, when Justin Trudeau joined the makers of Canada Learning Code and Code.org to teach kids how to code, it sent a powerful message that Canada is ready to lead in new innovations.

Justin Trudeau has spoken out countless times about being a Feminist, so when he met with UN Goodwill Ambassador and actress Emma Watson to promote her HeForShe campaign, all our hearts melted a little bit. Indeed, a few times it looked like Watson was taken with Trudeau in the meeting.

While Trump mocked a disabled reporter during his political campaigns for president, Justin Trudeau did his part by carrying a handicapped man down a broken escalator at the Montreal Metro Station. Way to show leadership by service and kindness, Mr. Trudeau!

Visiting SaskPolytech, a couple of women training at the school put Trudeau to work with a blowtorch. He thanked them for trusting him with it.

In an effort to heal from laws against the LGBTQ community, Justin Trudeau will make a sweeping apology on behalf of all Canadians for anyone who was fired, sent to jail, or otherwise persecuted for their sexuality.

While hiking near a Quebec cave, the Godbys suddenly saw a shirtless Justin Trudeau come out of the cave with his family. Well, of course, they had to get a little selfie to commemorate the unlikely run in with their Prime Minister.

In an interview with the Daily Show, Justin Trudeau went through a list of things he was or was not sorry for and one thing that came up was his facial hair he grew for Movember. While he apologized for it, he also said it was at least for a good cause. Movember is a program that promotes prostate cancer awareness.

While Trudeau is leading on a gender balanced cabinet, working with the One Campaign and HeForShe, he is also sending the message to men to not be afraid of the word ‘Feminist’ and to be more involved in fighting for women’s equality, stating men play an important role.

On July 5th, 2016, Justin Trudeau was greeted with applause as he marched down the streets of Toronto. He was the first Canadian Prime Minister to march in a Pride parade, showing his commitment to right the wrongs of the past.

Addressing a group of First Nation leaders in Quebec, Trudeau laid out his plans to reset relations with First Nation peoples by starting an inquiry into the murder of indigenous women and making investments in education.

While Barack Obama was still in office, he and Justin Trudeau had several meet-ups at the White House and the APEC Summit, throwing jokes, quips, and playful jabs that you’d only find in a bromance friendship. Their warm bond was certainly in great contrast to the time Trudeau met up with Trump.

With America closing its doors to refugees, Trudeau could not lead a better example by coming down to the Toronto airport to greet Syrian refugees moving to Canada. Canada has committed to welcome 25,000 refugees in total. Trudeau greeted families as they passed through; a father of one family said through an interpreter, “We really would like to thank you for all this hospitality and the warm welcome. We felt ourselves at home.”

“You are home. Welcome home,” Trudeau said.