In 1972 Richard Nixon predicted Justin Trudeau would be PM

Live updates as new Canadian PM Justin Trudeau promises change after Liberals rout Conservatives.

Justin Trudeau, the son of former prime minister Pierre Trudeau, will be Canada's next leader, after a dramatic federal election that ended the divisive reign of the Conservative prime minister, Stephen Harper.

Heyman said Trudeau has already expressed an interest in sitting down with President Barack Obama beyond their encounters at international summits. Heyman described that as a matter of scheduling, and working out details around the upcoming calendar.

Sean Kennedy is a writer based in Washington. Previously, he was a U.S. Senate aide, television producer and a fellow at public policy think tanks. He lived in Canada and observed the last federal election in Canada firsthand. The views expressed in

Sean Kennedy is a writer based in Washington. Previously, he was a U.S. Senate aide, television producer and a fellow at public policy think tanks. He lived in Canada and observed the last federal election in Canada firsthand. The views expressed in