described as "A French Canadian proud of his identity and

culture, yet a biting critic of French-Canadian society,

determined to destroy its mythology and illusions". He has also

been identified as "A staunch, upholder of provincial autonomy

holding the justice portfolio in the federal government". Such

cumulative appraisal and observation made by past fellow

bureaucrat provides high testimonial for the ex-Democratic

Socialist. This critique will establish and dispute the prime

directives that Trudeau had advocated in his own book written

during the years 1965 to 1967. The compilation of political

essays featured in his book deal with the diverse complexities of

social, cultural and economical issues that were predominant in

Canadian politics during the mid 1960's. However, throughout my

readings I was also able to discover the fundamental principles

that Trudeau would advocate in order to establish a strong and

productive influence in Canadian politics.

Born in 1921, Trudeau entered the world in a

bilingual/bicultural home located in the heart of Montreal,

Quebec. His acceptance into the University of Montreal would mark

and disapproval with the ongoing cultural predicament in Canada

socialist mogul, but what was clear about Trudeau was his respect

Canada. In the wake of a constitutional referendum, such

Trudeau to involve himself in provincial diplomacy as he would

on two factors (economic and linguistic) which offered practical

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