5 Things That Will Be Different About a Liberal Government in Ottawa

Here are some things to expect from the government of Canada’s newly elected prime minister, Liberal Party leader Justin Trudeau, the 43-year-old son of long-serving Prime Minister Pierre Trudeau.

#1: Greater Willingness to Embrace Deficits

Incoming Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says his Liberal government will run “modest” budget deficits during each of his first three years in office in order to fund infrastructure projects to jumpstart Canada’s economy. Mr. Trudeau’s predecessor, Stephen Harper, reluctantly ran budget deficits in the wake of the global financial crisis but was adamant about the need for balanced budgets during the latest campaign.

#2: No More Combat Role for Canada in the Fight Against ISIS

Canada joined the U.S.-led military action against Islamic State a year ago, with Mr. Harper promising to help degrade the group’s capabilities. The Liberal Party says it will put an end to Canada’s combat mission against ISIS, and instead “refocus” Canada’s military role in the...

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