Twelve times Hadrien Trudeau stole his dad’s thunder on the job

When things get dicey on Parliament Hill, Justin Trudeau has a few trusty diversions he can lean on to get back on his critics’ good side. There’s his hair, for one, or that thing where he falls down a flight of stairs. Or, you know, the fact that he’s not Donald Trump.
Yesterday, the world discovered the PM’s ultimate distraction technique—his disarmingly cute three-year-old son, Hadrien—when JT brought HT to Parliament Hill for a few press scrums and some serious legislating. Here’s a look at what they were up to, and a few of our favourite on-the-job shots from the Hadrien archives.
“This isn’t the bill you’re looking for.”

“Hadrien! I told you not to tell anyone about daddy’s secret hiding spot until the marijuana legislation has passed.”

“Dad, what’s the Wifi password?”

“I know you all have questions about my trip to see the Aga Khan, but if you’ll kindly direct your attention to my adorable son…”

“Dad, I’m booooored.”
Prime Minister @JustinTrudeau brought his son Hadrien to work today…he decided the scrum wasn't interesting enough #Cdnpoli pic.twitter.com/9AFsLqyVVz
— Cormac Mac Sweeney (@cmaconthehill) May 10, 2017
“Let me give you some presidential advice, Hadrien: when they go low, we go high five.”
Hadrien continues to master the high-five even under pressure w @justintrudeau @potus #cdnpoli pic.twitter.com/wrhGk5ribJ
— Adam Scotti ??? (@AdamScotti) March 10, 2016
“Oh hai.”
Hadrien Trudeau Charms Washington Seconds After Arrival #TrudeauInWashington #JustinTrudeau #JustinTrudeau https://t.co/gFGHhAxgl5 pic.twitter.com/tW3Yf1aeLZ
— Janine (@janinenatt) February 14, 2017
“That’s the guy running for president!?”
Sorry Justin and Sophie, but Hadrien is the coolest Trudeau https://t.co/2BFYMHR830 pic.twitter.com/GyLSz9npQq
— Babies News (@BbiesNewsss) August 21, 2016
“Balloons!”
Justin Trudeau's son Hadrien does his imitation of Hillary Clinton. pic.twitter.com/NsrbF9UEDJ
— Adam Gale (@GaleTheatricals) February 16, 2017
“Zzzzz.”
5 fois où Hadrien Trudeau a volé la vedette à son père @JustinTrudeau#polcan https://t.co/6XmpV4AzXJ pic.twitter.com/Hx6eMUbiRB
— Jean-Philippe Daoust (@JPDaoust) October 19, 2016
“Yes, but you have to give 42 per cent of the candy you get to the government.”
Justin Trudeau et son fils Hadrien en St Exupéry et en Petit Prince ❤️❤️❤️ pic.twitter.com/AKGx3BQyYJ
— B1jam1 (@Benizonzeweb) November 1, 2016
You heard it here first:
I, for one, look forward to the beneficent rule of Hadrien Trudeau in 2057 https://t.co/sP8tH0xYO4
— Benjamin Barootes (@bswbarootes) May 10, 2017