Ottawa

Justin’s first legislation

This is possibly more interesting than his detractors might have expected.

He grew up as a child of privilege, living at some of the most prestigious addresses in the country and attending some of the best schools.

However, from the very start, Justin Trudeau also was taught the importance of volunteering and serving the community.

Today, those thoughts will be at the forefront when Trudeau rises in the House of Commons to table his first motion as a member of Parliament, a motion that will call for a new national youth service policy and a new national youth service organization.

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