Justin Trudeau lands new gig at one of the world's most prestigious schools
Justin Trudeau is taking a page out of the millennial playbook by adding yet another side hustle to his growing resume.
This time around, the former prime minister of Canada will be crossing the pond to England, where he’ll be joining one of the world’s most prestigious universities.
Oxford University’s Blavatnik School of Government announced on Friday that Trudeau has joined as a Distinguished Fellow and member of its World Leaders Circle.
We are pleased to announce that the Rt. Hon. @JustinTrudeau has joined Oxford University’s Blavatnik School of Government as a Distinguished Fellow and member of the World Leaders Circle.
https://t.co/bhZrLt94TO https://t.co/JqV8ygnbLr— Blavatnik School of Government (@BlavatnikSchool) November 6, 2026
Not a bad addition to the LinkedIn profile.
Trudeau led the Liberal Party from 2013 to 2025 and served as Canada’s prime minister for a decade before resigning in January 2025. Now, he’ll be bringing his political experience to Oxford, where he’ll engage with students, researchers, and fellow former world leaders on the future of global governance.
The school’s World Leaders Circle is an international network of former heads of government who share their experience and insights to help shape the next generation of public leaders.
“We are delighted to welcome Justin Trudeau to the School as a Distinguished Fellow and member of our World Leaders Circle,” said Ngaire Woods, professor and dean of the Blavatnik School.
Trudeau, who for the last year has kept fairly quiet aside from supporting pop star girlfriend Katy Perry on social media and red carpets, is also looking forward to the new chapter.
“I look forward to contributing my experience, exchanging perspectives with fellow leaders, and engaging with the next generation of government and policy leaders as we consider how governments can respond to change and build a more hopeful, inclusive, and prosperous future for everyone,” he said.
Trudeau will be visiting Oxford later in November to start his new venture.
But it’s not his only post-politics pursuit.
Back in September, the 54-year-old former prime minister announced another career pivot at the Toronto International Film Festival, revealing his new production company, Hope & Hard Work.
The company plans to develop scripted and unscripted series, including Le Collège, from North of North writers Jessie Gabe and Shebli Zarghami, as well as other “audio and live experiences.”
Safe to say, retiring in Margaritaville isn’t on Trudeau’s agenda anytime soon.