How Sophie Grégoire Trudeau's life will change after separating from the prime minister

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OTTAWA — Sophie Grégoire Trudeau will not be on the prime minister’s arm when world leaders come to Ottawa, because of their separation, however she’s going to nonetheless be an everyday presence at Rideau Cottage and could have entry to home workers on the property. Nonetheless, she’s going to not have help from workers on the Prime Minister’s Workplace, in keeping with a supply aware about the small print of their new association.

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau introduced Wednesday he’s separating from Grégoire Trudeau. The couple have been married for 18 years, however have formally separated, though in an announcement they stated they’d stay amicable.

“We stay an in depth household with deep love and respect for one another and all the pieces we now have constructed,” the prime minister stated on instagram.

The Trudeaus have normally taken a trip collectively in early August, and in keeping with an announcement from his workplace that can proceed subsequent week. His workplace additionally revealed there’s a authorized separation settlement in place.

The supply, who would converse solely on situation of anonymity as a result of they weren’t licensed to talk publicly concerning the couple’s plans, stated Trudeau will nonetheless reside at Rideau Cottage and Grégoire Trudeau has already moved to a non-public residence close by, as a result of the couple intends to co-parent.

Rideau Cottage has been house to the Trudeaus since 2015 when the Liberals had been first elected. The property on the Rideau Corridor grounds is smaller than 24 Sussex, the official residence of prime ministers, however remains to be a 22-room house. The prime minister refused to maneuver into the official prime ministerial residence at 24 Sussex, and has stated that it’s as a result of the official residence is in such disrepair.

Grégoire Trudeau is anticipated to be at Rideau Cottage commonly and could have entry to the family workers on the property, the supply confirmed. Prime ministers and their households have entry to a chef and different workers whereas staying at one of many official residences.

The RCMP gives 24/7 safety to the prime minister’s household, it’s unclear if that can change for Grégoire Trudeau. The RCMP has not responded to Nationwide Submit’s questions concerning the new association.

In contrast to in the US, the partner of a main minister doesn’t have an official function. Spouses have had various ranges of public profile relying on the prime minister. Most often, the wives of prime ministers have taken on charitable pursuits.

In 2016, Grégoire Trudeau complained publicly about not having sufficient political workers to handle speeches and different public appearances she made.

“I’d wish to be in all places, however I can’t,” Ms. Grégoire Trudeau stated in an interview with every day newspaper Le Soleil in 2016. “I’ve three kids at house and a husband who’s prime minister. I need assistance. I would like a crew to assist me serve individuals.”

On the time, she had one workers member from the Prime Minister’s Workplace to co-ordinate talking appearances and handle her correspondence and invites.

The Prime Minister’s Workplace stated on the time that it was engaged on discovering additional assist for her to handle as she was sought out for talking alternatives and occasion appearances, in addition to managing what the PMO stated was a “excessive quantity of correspondence and invites.”

Grégoire Trudeau labored as a tv persona in Montreal earlier than the couple had been married.

The supply stated Grégoire Trudeau received’t be doing any extra speeches or public occasions on behalf of the federal government and likewise received’t be attending state dinners or travelling with the prime minister on international journeys. In consequence, she received’t be supplied with workers to assist handle appearances.

Grégoire Trudeau has previously travelled typically with the prime minister together with to Queen Elizabeth’s funeral and King Charles’ coronation. She additionally hosted U.S. President Joe Biden and his spouse after they visited Ottawa in April

The Liberal celebration has additionally despatched out fundraising emails in her identify encouraging supporters to provide cash to the celebration.

The couple had been married in Montreal in 2005, earlier than Trudeau grew to become Liberal chief. They’ve three kids aged 15, 14 and 9.

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