With the NDP pulling out of its supply and confidence agreement with the Liberals, a federal election could be triggered at any time if a non-confidence vote passes in the House.
The carbon tax, cost of living and other topics are expected to be hot button issues in the House.
But where could ag fit into the equation?
For that answer, Farms.com connected with Tyler McCann, managing director of the Canadian Agri-Food Policy Institute.
With so many issues facing ag, Minister MacAulay should have a larger role, McCann said.