Trudeau explain Kingston town hall he favored establish vote method

Trudeau explain Kingston town hall he favored establish vote method

on January 12, 2017


Canada's Prime Minister Justin Trudeau takes part in a news conference on Parliament Hill following a cabinet shuffle in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, January 10, 2017. REUTERS/Chris Wattie

KINGSTON, Ont. - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau reminded dozens of people at a town hall meeting on Thursday that he favored a ranked ballot system in the past, even though his government insists it has an open mind about low to change the electoral system.

Trudeau who faced critical questions about issues including the Phoenix pay controversy and the handling of indigenous issues is at the start of a whirlwind, taxpayer-funded outreach tour.

"If a government gets disconnected from the people we have the responsibility of serving, then not only can we not serve them very well, but they notice, " he said.

Under questioning from two public servants, Trudeau reiterated that the handling of the government pay system issue is unacceptable.

He was also pressed on issues including the need for a national pharma care program, his governments' recent decision to approve pipelines and transgender rights. Earlier in the day, Trudeau visited a community restaurant is Ottawa the Aquarium in Brockville, Ont., which emphasize fish native to the St. Lawrence River and the surrounding area, and a highway rest stop.

It's a schedule reminiscent of an election campaign. Trudeau is to hold another town hall meeting later today in Belleville, Ont.

The tour comes as his government attempts to fend off recent controversies including questions around a holiday in the Bahamas with the Aga Khan and cash-for-access fundraisers.

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