Halimah Yacob vs Justin Trudeau

Halimah Yacob served as the Speaker of the Parliament of Singapore from January 14, 2013, to August 7, 2017. She was the first female speaker in Singapore's history, overseeing parliamentary proceedings and debates.

Halimah Yacob was elected as the 8th President of Singapore on September 13, 2017, becoming the first female president in the country's history. She was declared the sole eligible candidate after changes to the eligibility criteria, sparking debate.

Halimah Yacob resigned from the People's Action Party and as Speaker of Parliament on August 7, 2017, to contest the presidential election. This was required by the Constitution for candidates to be independent.

Trudeau led the Liberal Party to a majority government victory, defeating Stephen Harper's Conservatives. His campaign focused on 'real change' and included promises of electoral reform, legalizing cannabis, and running deficits to stimulate the economy.

Trudeau's government passed the Cannabis Act, making Canada the second country in the world to legalize recreational cannabis. The law aimed to regulate production, distribution, and possession, while reducing the illegal market and criminal penalties.

Trudeau faced allegations that his office pressured Attorney General Jody Wilson-Raybould to intervene in the criminal prosecution of engineering firm SNC-Lavalin. The scandal led to Wilson-Raybould's resignation and damaged Trudeau's reputation for ethical governance.