Canada’s agenda must be the agenda of all parties, not just one party’s vision

Canadians certainly won’t agree on everything, but with this minority government set to return in December, be prepared for implementation of most of the policy we weren’t talking about in the 43rd general election campaign.

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, pictured Nov. 11, 2019, at the Remembrance Day ceremony at the National War Memorial in Ottawa. Canadians would be safe to get ready for the most productive, longest lasting and effective minority government in Canadian history. Pundits say we are divided—but the evidence from the recent federal election indicates Canada wants a pragmatic Parliament and prime minister, writes Chris Smillie. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Opinion

BY CHRISTOPHER SMILLIE

November 25, 2019

Justin Trudeau’s political career is not hanging in the balance. Don’t get ready for another election anytime soon. In fact, Canadians would be safe to get ready for the most productive, longest lasting and effective minority government in Canadian history. Pundits say we are divided—but the e...

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