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" byDeadmau5.Pierre in 1968 None.

Number of national televised leaders debates:

2015 5.1968 1.

Outcome of campaigns:

Justin Elected with a majority governmenton 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.