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A pair of Toronto councillors want to salute the late Pierre Elliott Trudeau by placing his name on a “significant” city landmark.

It’s an idea that was first proposed back in 2001, but never materialized.

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Now Councillor Michelle Berardinetti is reviving the bid, arguing that the former prime minister deserves substantial recognition, perhaps on a major roadway, building or gathering place.

Not a laneway in a townhouse development

“Not a laneway in a townhouse development in the outer part of the city,” said Councillor Peter Milczyn, a Liberal, who is supporting Ms. Berardinetti’s initiative.

The pair want council next week to direct the city manager to come back with a suggestion by December.

Mr. Trudeau served as prime minister from 1968 to 1979 and then again from 1980 to 1984. He oversaw some of the seminal moments in Canada’s history, from the Charter of Rights and Freedoms to the patriation of Canada’s Constitution, the introduction of a multiculturalism policy, the formal recognition of the two official languages, and introduction of the Canada Health Act.