The 53-year-old father of three shared a humorous image of a cart filled with kitchen items while standing in an aisle at Canadian Tire on Monday. This marked his first post after transferring leadership to Liberal Leader Mark Carney.
“Gotta love a Monday morning at Canadian Tire,” he wrote in the caption.
The post quickly garnered attention online, prompting various reactions from social media users.
“Canadian Tire, the last great Canadian department store, just a regular guy shopping on a Monday morning. Thank you, Justin, for your hard work. Now take it easy and unwind. You deserve a break,” commented one Instagram user.
“One day this individual is leading our country, and the next he’s taking selfies at Canadian Tire like an everyday Canadian dad,” remarked another user.
“Enjoy your private life! Thank you for your service! This is such a quintessential Canadian moment, shopping at Canadian Tire,” another comment read.
“Trudeau sharing a photo of himself shopping alone at Canadian Tire is the most wholesome and genuine thing a Canadian can do during these challenging times,” a user on Threads stated.
Throughout his nearly ten years in office, Trudeau implemented progressive policies, with his administration emphasizing climate action, reconciliation with Indigenous communities, and a commitment to diversity and inclusion, among other initiatives.
On January 6, Trudeau announced his resignation as prime minister and leader of the Liberal Party, following a decline in poll numbers and discussions within the party regarding his departure.
His final days in office were characterized by increased tensions between Canada and the U.S. after President Donald Trump imposed tariffs on Canadian goods, leading to a trade conflict.
Earlier this month, former Bank of Canada governor Mark Carney won the Liberal leadership contest and was sworn in as prime minister on March 14.
Trudeau confirmed that he would not pursue re-election as a Member of Parliament but will continue to represent Papineau, Quebec, until the next election is called. Trudeau’s future plans remain unknown.