"They have worked to ensure that all legal and ethical steps with regards to their decision to separate have been taken, and will continue to do so moving forward," PMO spokesperson Alison Murphy said in the statement.Trudeau's office said that the prime minister and Sophie are "focused on raising their kids in a safe, loving and collaborative environment," and both will be "a constant presence in their children’s lives." Canadians can expect "to often see the family together, and they plan to be together on vacation, beginning next week," at a yet-to-be disclosed location. Recent family holidays have seen the Trudeaus jet off to Montana and Jamaica. Trudeau and his family have lived in Rideau Cottage on the Rideau Hall grounds in Ottawa since he became prime minister, given the state of disrepair of the prime minister's official residence at 24 Sussex Drive.
