As Justin Trudeau formally resigns after over ten years in office, Mark Carney will take over as Canada’s next prime minister.
After taking the oath of office in Ottawa, Carney, the newly appointed leader of the ruling Liberal Party, will present his cabinet.
In the midst of rising tensions over US President Donald Trump’s tariffs and threats against Canada, Carney, an economist and former central banker, is taking over as prime minister.
Before parliament reconvenes later this month, he is anticipated to call a federal election, which would put Canadians to the polls as early as late April. The media are invited to Rideau Hall to cover the event. The swearing-in event will be presided over by Canada’s Governor General, Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon.
This "new, leaner, focused cabinet" will deliver on "things that matter most to Canadians, such as strengthening Canada's economy and security," according to a news release from the Prime Minister's Office. Mark Carney: Prime Minister. Dominic LeBlanc: International Trade and Intergovernmental Affairs and President of the King's Privy Council for Canada. Mélanie Joly: Foreign Affairs and International Development. François-Philippe Champagne: Finance. Anita Anand: Innovation, Science and Industry. Bill Blair: National Defence. Patty Hajdu: Indigenous Services. Jonathan Wilkinson: Energy and Natural Resources. Ginette Petitpas Taylor: President of the Treasury Board. Steven Guilbeault: Canadian Culture and Identity, Parks Canada and Quebec Lieutenant. Chrystia Freeland: Transport and Internal Trade. Kamal Khera: Health. Gary Anandasangaree: Justice and...
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