Trudeau’s legacy marked by partial reforms, missed opportunities

Time will tell whether Justin Trudeau’s Senate reforms will change this country's governance in an enduring way. Hopefully, future leaders will recognize the need to engage Canadians in a meaningful talk about democratic reform.

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau at an event on the Hill celebrating Canadian Olympians' accomplishments at the 2024 Paris Summer Games on Dec. 4, 2024. Trudeau promised to change this nation’s democratic governance, but his legacy is marked by partial reforms and missed opportunities, writes Lori Turnbull.The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Opinion

BY LORI TURNBULL

January 20, 2025

OTTAWA—Justin Trudeau promised to change democratic governance in Canada, but his legacy is marked by partial reforms and missed opportunities.

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