Trudeau Delivers Unifying Message to Open Canadian Parliament

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau struck a conciliatory note with opposition parties and provincial leaders in the opening address of his new administration, after a divisive election in which he lost his majority.

Trudeau, in a so-called Throne Speech that sets out the government’s agenda, called on lawmakers to find common ground and said he would be open to new ideas in order to work with other parties. At the same time, the Canadian leader cited climate change and efforts to “strengthen the middle class” -- key planks of his platform -- as two of the main messages sent by voters ...