Cabinet shuffle



Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is making some changes to his cabinet. Eight new MPs will be joining the team, and four others will be changing roles.

The shuffle comes at a time when the Liberal government is facing some challenges. The party lost two by-elections in recent months, and Trudeau himself has been criticized for his handling of the SNC-Lavalin affair.

New faces

The new MPs joining the cabinet are:

  • Anita Anand: Minister of National Defence
  • Helena Jaczek: Minister of Indigenous Services
  • Marc Miller: Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations
  • Omar Alghabra: Minister of Transport
  • Bardish Chagger: Minister of Diversity and Inclusion and Youth
  • Patty Hajdu: Minister of Health
  • Ahmed Hussen: Minister of Families, Children and Social Development
  • Carolyn Bennett: Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations

Changing roles

The four ministers who are changing roles are:

  • Chrystia Freeland: Minister of Foreign Affairs
  • Dominic LeBlanc: Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs
  • Mary Ng: Minister of Small Business, Export Promotion and International Trade
  • Navdeep Bains: Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry

Analysis

The cabinet shuffle is a sign that Trudeau is trying to make some changes and address the challenges facing his government.

The new ministers are all experienced politicians with a strong track record of public service.

The shuffle also sends a message that Trudeau is willing to listen to criticism and make changes when necessary.

The cabinet shuffle is a significant event in Canadian politics.

It is a sign that Trudeau is willing to make changes and address the challenges facing his government.

The new ministers are all experienced politicians with a strong track record of public service.

The shuffle also sends a message that Trudeau is willing to listen to criticism and make changes when necessary.