“I saw the charter as an expression of my long-held view that the subject of law must be the individual human being; the law must permit the individual to fulfil himself or herself to the utmost.”
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Pierre Trudeau
Pierre Trudeau, born on October 18, 1919, and died on September 28, 2000, was a former Prime Minister of Canada. He was a significant figure in Canadian politics, serving twice as Prime Minister and promoting social, economic, and political reforms in Canada. more
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