Spouse of the prime minister of Canada
The spouse of the prime minister of Canada (French: époux du premier ministre du Canada) is the wife or husband of the prime minister of Canada. Sophie Grégoire Trudeau is the wife of the 23rd and current prime minister, Justin Trudeau.
| Spouse of the Prime Minister of Canada | |
|---|---|
| Residence | 24 Sussex Drive (under renovation) Harrington Lake (seasonal) Rideau Cottage (temporary) |
| Inaugural holder | Agnes Macdonald, 1st Baroness Macdonald of Earnscliffe |
| Formation | July 1, 1867 |
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To date, 19 women have been the wives of the prime minister of Canada; Kim Campbell, the only female prime minister to date, was unmarried during her time in office.
Some media outlets have styled prime ministers' wives as the "First Lady of Canada", similar to the style of First Lady.[1]
Spouse Of The Prime Minister Of Canada Media
Spouse of the prime minister of Canada Laureen Harper (second from left) at 2008 G8 Summit in Hokkaidō, Japan
Portrait of Agnes Macdonald
Portrait of Jane Mackenzie
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Portrait of Agnes Macdonald
Mary Bethune Abbott, wife of Sir John Abbott, the third Prime Minister of Canada.
Portrait of Annie Thompson
Portrait of Frances Tupper
Lady Zoë Laurier (née Lafontaine)
Photo of Sir Robert and Lady Borden
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References
- ↑ Timson, Judith (April 1, 2008). The First Ladies Club. https://www.theglobeandmail.com/life/the-first-ladies-club/article1324613/. Retrieved September 23, 2017.
