Justin Trudeau, 43, is the eldest son former prime minister Pierre Elliott Trudeau, who is considered father of modern Canada. (Reuters photo)
The White House on Tuesday welcomed the election victory of Canada's Liberal leader Justin Trudeau and said President Barack Obama would speak to the prime minister-elect soon.
Spokesman Josh Earnest said Washington looks forward to working with Trudeau's government on issues including climate change, where the White House said Ottawa could do more.