Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and his wife, Sophie Grégoire Trudeau, have decided to separate, according to statements posted online by both of them. WATCH | Sophie Grégoire Trudeau on how she supported Justin Trudeau Sophie Grégoire Trudeau in 2019 on how she supported Justin Duration 0:54 Prior to the 2019 federal election, Sophie Grégoire Trudeau spoke with CBC News about how she and Justin Trudeau navigate rough waters together, knowing that the public life involved with politics would be difficult. 'Our marriage isn't perfect'Both Trudeau and Grégoire Trudeau spoke at times candidly about their relationship and the challenges of marriage. WATCH | Sophie Grégoire Trudeau played 'huge' role in PM's career Sophie Grégoire Trudeau played 'huge’ role in PM's career, reporter says Duration 3:01 Globe and Mail reporter Laura Stone, who profiled Sophie Grégoire Trudeau, talks about the 'huge' and very public role she played in the prime minister's political career. WATCH | Trudeaus announce separation Trudeaus announce separation after 18 years of marriage Duration 3:20 Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and his wife, Sophie Grégoire Trudeau, have posted statements online saying they are separating after 18 years of marriage.