Death and state funeral of Pierre Trudeau Death and state funeral of Pierre Trudeau The death and state funeral of Pierre Trudeau took place in September 2000. Pierre Trudeau was the 15th Prime Minister of Canada, serving from 1968 to 1984, with a brief interruption in 1979–1980. Trudeau died on September 28, 2000. His casket lay in state on Parliament Hill from September 30 to October 1 and the following day at Montréal City Hall. On October 3, a state funeral was held at Notre-Dame Basilica in Montreal. Trudeau died on Thursday, September 28 at 3:00 p.m. at his home in Montréal with his surviving sons, Justin
President of the Navajo Nation President of the Navajo Nation The office of President of the Navajo Nation was created in 1991 following restructuring of the national government. The president and vice president are elected every four years, and can only serve two terms in office. As outlined in the Navajo Nation Code §1001-1006, office holders have to be fluent in the Navajo language among other declared qualifications. The Navajo Nation Code defines who may become or act as President upon the absence of a sitting president or a president-elect. Should the President, under circumstances outlined in the Navajo Nation Code at §1005(d)-1006, be unable