Now that the election is out of the way, Canada’s new minority government has little time to lose in tackling multiple significant issues facing the country, including national unity, the economy, Beijing’s aggression, and a revamping of foreign policy.
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has ruled out forming a governing coalition, vowing to work with other parties to achieve common goals. This means the government needs to build consensus with other parties on an issue-by-issue basis to maintain the confidence of the House of Commons.