Snap election before Trump sworn in would be best for Canada: ex-minister – National [Video]

Former Liberal deputy prime minister John Manley says it would be in Canada’s best interest to hold an election as soon as possible.

In a recent Global News interview, Manley said he is worried that an election after U.S. president-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration would mean the incoming federal government would be ill-equipped to navigate the incoming administration.

“It would be in the country’s interest if we were to have our federal election and put a government in place, whether the current one or a different one, in time to deal with what’s coming out of Washington after Jan. 20,” Manley said.

Trump has vowed to impose more tariffs on trade partners, though some argue Canadian oil may be left out of such a move, while NATO defence spending has been a prominent frustration for American officials pressuring Canada to spend more.

Border security and the risk of migrants crossing the border north if Trump follows through on …