The final item from our Day That Was series: Recapping Oct. 20, the aftermath of this remarkable election
Liberal Leader Justin Trudeau waves to supporters as he takes the stage during a campaign stop in Orleans, Ont., on Monday, September 21, 2015. (Adrian Wyld/CP)
The important
It was a few minutes after midnight—just after Justin Trudeau’s victory speech, and concession speeches from Stephen Harper and Tom Mulcair—when the incoming prime minister had one more word for Canadians.
Ready. #elxn42 pic.twitter.com/UaH4MLArNH
— Justin Trudeau (@JustinTrudeau) October 20, 2015
With a majority government and campaign promises to fix infrastructure across the country, perhaps it was fitting for Trudeau to start his morning in his hometown of Montreal, visiting locals on their morning commute.
Canada's new Prime Minister Justin Trudeau thanks voters at a Montreal subway station today. https://t.co/l1IWVgqOc4 pic.twitter.com/7pLAR9pQSF
— Keith Boykin (@keithboykin) October 20, 2015
News of Trudeau’s victory quickly gained international attention, but not always because of his policies.
Is Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau actually the sexiest politician in the world?https://t.co/qNVR6V5OIO pic.twitter.com/oFCgIjD9BN
— Mirror Politics (@MirrorPolitics) October 20, 2015
https://twitter.com/CBCFletch/status/656531454764187649
Ja, das (links auf dem Bild) ist Kanadas neuer Premier https://t.co/rovopeL5FU pic.twitter.com/sfuiUE0oa2
— DER SPIEGEL (@derspiegel) October 20, 2015
At least they’ll have four years, at minimum, to figure out the answer to this question:
Who is Justin Trudeau? https://t.co/FsmWs53Qkl pic.twitter.com/DppxwGpdQ7
— The New York Times (@nytimes) October 20, 2015
The interesting
Stephen Harper didn’t mention it in his speech Monday night, but he later said he would step down as leader of the Conservative Party of Canada. This started some early chatter about who would run to become leader of the official Opposition. Saskatchewan Premier Brad Wall quashed any speculation by denying he would run for the CPC leadership. However, one controversial former Toronto city councillor didn’t rule anything out.
"I can't answer that now" Doug Ford on whether he's running for the Conservative Party leadership #cdnpoli #TOpoli pic.twitter.com/00Z64Eb6SF
— Don Peat (@donpeat) October 20, 2015
https://twitter.com/RobynUrback/status/656302979302035457
The fun
Trudeau has long said that Star Wars is his favourite movie. On Monday night, the same day a trailer was released for the next Star Wars film, the incoming prime minister was relaxing with his family while his kids played with lightsabers.
Trudeau kids play with lightsabers after Star Wars trailer drops #elxn42 (Paul Chiasson/CP) https://t.co/sp7086gpQd pic.twitter.com/SZPVfq5bWS
— CBC News (@CBCNews) October 20, 2015
It turns out Walt Disney Studios was keeping an eye on the election coverage, too. After spotting the tweet, Disney tweeted out that Trudeau would get the first invitation to the Canadian premiere of Star Wars: The Force Awakens.
The Force is strong with this one. The 1st invitation to the Cdn premiere of #TheForceAwakens goes to @JustinTrudeau https://t.co/DLtrn3yN7T
— Walt Disney Studios Canada (@DisneyStudiosCA) October 20, 2015
Imagine how a young Justin would feel about this news.
Wait, there was a new Star Wars trailer on the day Justin Trudeau was elected? #coincidence? pic.twitter.com/yUyu7MDKE8
— MacGrubo (@loxyisme) October 20, 2015