Takeaways from federal election 2019

PRINCE GEORGE — With Canadians electing a minority Liberal government, what does that mean for Canada? And what does it mean for municipalities like Prince George? We talked to a local political scientist and civic politician to find out.

Though many were predicting a minority Liberal government, Dr. Gary Wilson says there were some surprises, including a resurgent Bloc Quebecois and a let down at the polls for the NDP.

When it comes to governing with a minority, Wilson says the Liberals have a few options moving forward, including trying to govern with their minority, entering into an agreement with another party – much like the confidence and supply agreement between the BC NDP and the BC Greens, or forming a coalition government with another party.

As for what the minority government means for municipalities, we asked First Vice-President of the Federation of Canadian Municipalities Garth Frizzell.