OTTAWA - Justin Trudeau's wife Sophie will carry on what has become a tradition of prime minister's spouses helping to raise money for the arts.
The National Arts Centre says Sophie Gregoire-Trudeau will be honourary chair of the organization's annual fundraising gala.
Gregoire-Trudeau is the fourth prime minister's wife to take on the role.
Before her, Laureen Harper, Sheila Martin and Aline Chretien all lent their names to the fundraiser, which has raised nearly $12 million over the past 19 years.
The money goes to the National Youth and Education Trust, which helps support young Canadian artists.
In a statement, the NAC said Gregoire-Trudeau will champion efforts to bring performing arts to children across Canada through education and outreach programs.
