Prime Minister announces separation from his wife

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Sophie Grégoire Trudeau have announced that they are separating.

In a statement, Trudeau announced that they are separating but will remain a close family.

They have three children, Xavier James born in 2007, Ella-Grace Margaret born in 2009, and Hadrien Gregoire born in 2014.

Respect their privacy during this time.

The couple have been married for 18 years.