Justin Trudeau sworn in as Canada's prime minister

November 04, 2015 23:06

Justin Trudeau was sworn in as Canada's 23rd prime minister today before a packed, flag-waving crowd, almost 50 years after his father took on

the job.

The 43-year old former French teacher overcame campaign attack ads claiming he was "just not ready," winning the October 19 election by a landslide and bringing an end to nine years of Tory rule.

With his dark mop of curly hair, a confident swagger and hints of his father's speech, the younger Trudeau stood tall, smiled and mouthed "Thank you" as applause erupted after he took the oath in the ballroom of the governor general's mansion.

Aboriginal throat singing capped off the event, attended by aboriginal and military leaders, former prime ministers and past governors-general, and others.

Earlier, Trudeau's mother Margaret had been first to arrive for her son's swearing-in at Rideau Hall -- the official residence of the governor general -- carrying his youngest son Hadrian and with his two other children,

Ella-Grace and Xavier, in tow.

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