Which politician served as the Prime Minister of Canada from 1968 to 1979 and again from 1980 to 1984?

• A. Justin Trudeau
• B. Rene Levesque
• C. Pierre Trudeau
• D. Joe Clark

Answer: (C)

The politician who served as Prime Minister of Canada from 1968 to 1979 and then again from 1980 to 1984 is Pierre Trudeau. His first term began when he became the leader of the Liberal Party and subsequently won the election, bringing youthful energy and a focus on social issues, such as bilingualism and multiculturalism, to Canadian politics. He is well-remembered for his charismatic leadership style and the implementation of significant reforms during his time in office, which deeply affected Canadian society and government policy. After losing the 1979 election to Joe Clark, Trudeau returned to power in 1980, emphasizing national unity and the Canadian identity.

Justin Trudeau, while a prominent figure in Canadian politics and the son of Pierre Trudeau, began his tenure as Prime Minister much later, in 2015. René Lévesque was a key figure in Quebec's sovereignty movement and served as Premier of Quebec, not Prime Minister of Canada. Joe Clark held the office briefly but only from 1979 to 1980, not during both periods mentioned in the question. Thus, Pierre Trudeau is the only answer that aligns accurately with the timeframe provided.