Face to Face with the Prime Minister

The end of January marked 100 days from election night, when Justin Trudeau’s Liberal Party seized a majority government through a message of change and openness. But since that historic night, Canada has faced some grim challenges, and there are significant questions for Trudeau. In an unprecedented broadcast event, The CBC brought 10 Canadians from across the country to Ottawa, to sit down with Prime Minister Trudeau one-on-one, alone in his office, behind closed doors for 10 minutes. They could ask whatever they wanted. Only CBC cameras were in the room. These Canadians were not politicians or special interest advocates; they were simply 10 citizens with frank questions about policies that affect their lives: from childcare to the war against ISIS . What emerged was 10 candid conversations about the issues that Canadians face every day. Excerpts from each of the 10 interviews were then played during a live broadcast in the Foyer of the House of Commons. In front of an audience that included the 10 participants, Peter Mansbridge interviewed the Prime Minister, digging deeper on the issues. Were they satisfied? What was left unsaid? What will he do next?