The spouse of Canada’s prime minister can play a role in advocacy and representing the country, but marriage to the country’s head of government comes with no official office, functions, title or even an agreed upon form of address.
On Wednesday, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and his wife, Sophie Grégoire Trudeau, announced that they are separating after 18 years of marriage.
As the prime minister’s wife, Grégoire Trudeau used her position and influence to champion various charitable causes. She’s spoken up about women’s rights, mental health issues, eating disorders, physical activity and more. According to her Liberal Party bio page, she is an
