Justin Trudeau sworn in as Canada’s 23rd prime minister

OTTAWA — Liberal Leader Justin Trudeau has been sworn in as Canada’s 23rd prime minister by Gov. Gen. David Johnston.

Trudeau was sworn in shortly after the resignation earlier today of his Conservative predecessor, Stephen Harper.

The ceremony is taking place at Rideau Hall before a crowd of dignitaries and Liberal luminaries, including former prime ministers Jean Chretien and John Turner, as well as friends and family members.

A massive crowd of onlookers, invited on to the sprawling grounds of the residence to witness the proceedings, gathered outside under unseasonally warm sunshine to watch on a pair of big-screen TVs.

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