In the late 1960s, Canada experienced “Trudeaumania” when Pierre Trudeau became Prime Minister. On election night, the Thompson family gathered around their old TV to watch the results, feeling excitement and national pride as Trudeau spoke about a modern Canada. For them, it was more than politics; it symbolized a fresh national identity—bold and youthful. Friends debated his bilingualism and Canada's growing global role. This moment profoundly influenced the Thompsons' view of their future, fostering ideas of openness, innovation, and strong Canadian pride.
In the late 1960s, Canada was swept up in “Trudeaumania,” a wave of excitement and national pride when Pierre Trudeau became Prime Minister. On election night, the Thompson family—parents and their adult kids—gathered around their new-toy TV (a hand-me-down from the baby-boom era) to watch the results. They felt thrilled as Trudeau spoke about a modern, confident Canada. For the Thompsons, this wasn’t just politics—it was their country showing a fresh identity: bold, youthful, and ready to change the world. Their friends debated Trudeau’s style, his focus on bilingualism, and Canada’s growing place internationally. That moment shaped how the Thompsons saw their own future in Canada—encouraging ideas of openness, innovation, and a strong sense of Canadian pride that would influence the family for years to come. make this shorter
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