What to expect and watch out for from the Carney government

Now that the election is over, Canadians can expect to see a flurry of activity over the next eight weeks in Ottawa. As early as next week Prime Minister Mark Carney will select his cabinet and signal the recall of Parliament. Later this month there will be a Throne Speech that outlines the priorities of the Liberals’ fourth mandate. In June the Carney government will deliver its first deficit budget followed by playing host to the G-7 Nation leaders. And as we have just learned, next week PM Carney will be travelling to the White House to discuss Canada-U.S. relations with President Donald Trump. It promises to be a hectic May and June as MPs return to Ottawa and parliament after a four-and-a-half month hiatus. Here is what to expect and to watch out for from the Carney government.

From the Liberals’ campaign pledges, here are five items Canadians can expect to see in the first weeks of this new government.

1. New industrial carbon tax and carbon border adjustment mechanism – In the Li…