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Jan 16, 2024 5:26 PM - The Connect News

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau called a three-day cabinet meeting before the session of Parliament began

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This meeting under the leadership of Trudeau will last till January 23 in Montreal.

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has convened a three-day cabinet meeting before the start of the session of Parliament amid the heated issue of the housing crisis in Canada.

The aim of this meeting starting from January 21 is to support the middle class and accelerate the development of the country. This meeting under the leadership of Trudeau will last till January 23 in Montreal.

The Prime Minister's Office says the Cabinet will focus primarily on the issues that are most important to Canadians right now. These include reducing the cost of living, building more homes, creating good-paying jobs, improving the health care system, and helping the middle class grow. Canada's relations with America will also be discussed in this cabinet meeting

Because the presidential elections are going to be held in America this year. It is to be noted that the next session of the Canadian Parliament is scheduled to begin on January 29.

All the issues will be discussed by the Liberals in the cabinet meeting with which the opponents can be answered.

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