Trudeau says he’s doing something in Nunavut he rarely does, reflect on his dad

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Nunavut Premier P.J. Akeeagok sign the Nunavut devolution agreement in Iqaluit on Thursday. IQALUIT, Nunavut- Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says he’s doing something in Nunavut he rarely does in public, which is to reflect on his father. Trudeau is in Iqaluit to mark the signing of an agreement to hand over powers to the territorial government when it comes to their management of land, fresh water and the resources each contain. Joining the prime minister on his trip is his youngest child, nine-year-old Hadrien, whom Trudeau pointed out during a signing ceremony before Inuit and other territorial leaders Thursday, reflecting on how his late father brought him to the region as a kid. Trudeau acknowledged the impact those trips had on his life, saying they…

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