How much has Trudeau changed Canada? [Video]

When Prime Minister Justin Trudeau was elected in 2015, he promised sunny ways and “a real change.” 

Over the last nine years, there’s no doubt his government has focused on fighting climate change, advancing Indigenous reconciliation and lifting some Canadians out of poverty. 

But critics argue the Trudeau government has damaged Canada’s international reputation and the consensus around immigration.

As Trudeau prepares to step down, CBC’s The House spoke to experts and analysts about the legacy he leaves behind — and whether Trudeau’s transformation of Canada will outlast his government.

LISTEN | How Trudeau changed Canada: Host Catherine Cullen explores the impact of Justin Trudeau’s legacy — from social programs to marijuana, immigration to the economy — in a wide range of interviews with experts and analysts who have closely watched his near-decade at the helm of government.

The economy

Shortly after Trudeau and his Liberals won the 2015 election, they passed a “middle-class” tax cutand then rolled out the Canada Child Benefit, the …