Ottawa, May 25, 2025 — Marco Mendicino, former Public Safety Minister and Liberal MP, has stepped down from his role as Prime Minister Mark Carney’s chief of staff, marking a significant shift in the inner workings of the newly formed administration.
The departure, confirmed by sources close to the Prime Minister’s Office, comes just two months after Carney took office following his election victory. Mendicino, who had served in senior cabinet roles under former Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, was brought in to help ease the transition and support early governance efforts.
Though no official reason was provided for his exit, insiders suggest it aligns with a broader reshuffling in the PMO as Carney begins asserting a distinct administrative style. The office has neither confirmed Mendicino’s next political or professional steps nor named a successor.
Mendicino’s resignation also fuels speculation about a potential political comeback in Toronto, where his name has been floated in conversations around the next mayoral race. As a veteran of public safety and immigration portfolios, his next move is likely to remain in public view.
