“The federal government's role is to establish a process whereby industry can pitch a project, and Canadians can be reassured that this project is worth the risk. That's at the heart of governments granting permits and communities granting permission. People understand we do need economic growth. We do need natural resource projects.”

Canadian politician

Justin Pierre James Trudeau is a Canadian politician who served as prime minister of Canada from 2015 to 2025. He led the Liberal Party from 2013 until 2025 and represented Papineau in the House of Commons from 2008 to 2025. His public career was centered on federal politics, with long service both as party leader and as an MP. The record here reflects a figure known for political leadership and national office over that period.