The Work Ahead: Pressing Issues Facing Canada Post-Election

The Work Ahead: Pressing Issues Facing Canada Post-Election
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau walks to his first news conference since being re-elected on Oct. 23, 2019 in Ottawa. The Canadian Press/Adrian Wyld
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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.