“I had to learn to dismiss people who would criticize me based on nothing, but I also had to learn not to believe the people who would compliment me and think I was great based on nothing. And that led me to have a very, very strong sense of myself and my strengths.”

Canadian politician and former prime minister, born in 1971. He is best known for his progressive leadership on climate policy and social issues, including LGBTQ+ rights and Indigenous reconciliation. His approach blends centrist economics with advocacy for equity and environmental sustainability.