What CBC readers want to see from the new Liberal government

Once Justin Trudeau and his cabinet are sworn in at Rideau Hall in Ottawa on Wednesday, his government has to begin implementing promises made during the election. With myriad policies ranging from economic, social and international, where should he get started?

We asked readers of CBC News, "What's the one thing you want to see the new Liberal government do?" and you got back to us. While people want the new government to focus on everything from immigration to concerns over the Trans-Pacific Partnership, many responses fell into one of three major themes — the economy, foreign policy and electoral reform. 

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When it came to the economy, people were concerned about the budget. Trudeau promised a Liberal government would run deficits of $10 billion for three years.

But more specifically, several people said they wanted to see the Liberals tackle rising house prices and the difficulties of buying a home in major cities. 

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The Liberals have promised to allocate $125 million per year in tax incentives for home owners and developers for renovations and new construction. Trudeau also said a Liberal government would invest in affordable housing. 

In finer detail, one man wanted to ensure his pension and Old Age Security remained intact. 

In September, Trudeau promised to strengthen the Canada Pension Plan within his first three months of government. 

Others, meanwhile worried about Canada's status on the world stage, and wanted the government to work on reforming the country's image. 

Trudeau said a Liberal government would remove parts of the bill without repealing it. The party said they would make sure Canadian Security Intelligence Service warrants abide by the Charter of Rights and Freedoms.

Others wanted to see voting reform, with several commenters and Twitter users urging Trudeau to change the method the country elects its representatives in the federal election from first-past-the-post to a proportional system.

Trudeau declared that 2015 would be the last time Canadians would elect federal MPs through first-past-the-post.

There were many requests for marijuana legalization in Canada, a change Trudeau promised multiple times during the campaign. He said his government would begin work immediately but did not give a timeline. 

But most of all, many people want good governance, regardless of their specific policy wishes or political allegiance.