"Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and wife Sophie announce separation after 18 years"

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and his wife Sophie Grégoire have announced their separation after 18 years of marriage. Trudeau stated that they have made the decision after numerous difficult conversations but remain a close family with love for one another. The couple, who first met as children, shares three children together. The news comes as a surprise to the public, as they have often presented a united front throughout Trudeau's political career.