A political science professor at the University of Windsor isn't surprised that Justin Trudeau will be seeking re-election in his riding.
Canada's prime minister made the announcement over the weekend in his Montreal riding of Papineau.
Trudeau told the crowd he wanted to focus on what he called 'positive politics'.
He also accused Conservative leader Andrew Scheer of exploiting fear and division.
Speaking on AM800's the Morning Drive, local Political Science Professor Lydia Miljan says Trudeau is doubling down on his sunny ways.
"He is focused on his positive attitude and that he has a vision for the future," she says. "He certainly is emphasizing reconciliation with indigenous people as well as continuing with what he calls reducing the gap between the rich and the poor."
She adds there is a possible danger in only focusing on social issues.
"If we are going into a recession, if we are going into a slowdown in the economy or if people are rightly concerned about what impact trade barriers are going to have on their jobs, especially in areas like southwestern Ontario, he might not be hitting the right notes there."
The next federal election is June 2019.