Trudeau pushing tax cuts, climate in test for minority govt

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau unveiled a legislative agenda on Thursday that touts tax cuts and tougher climate actions in the first test of his minority government.

After a nasty election fight and with Trudeau rejecting a formal coalition, he must rely on the backing of opposition parties on a case-by-case basis to stay in power.

That starts with garnering support for his agenda, which was outlined in a throne speech by Governor General Julie Payette to parliament, convened for the first time since the October ballot.