Ottawa (Rajeev Sharma)— Prime Minister Mark Carney unveiled his new cabinet at Rideau Hall on Tuesday, emphasizing that the new government’s “primary focus” will be the Canadian economy. The announcement comes on the heels of a dramatic election triggered by escalating US tariffs and mounting annexation threats from the United States.
Carney, a former Bank of Canada governor, struck a firm tone at his first press conference post-swearing-in. “Canadians have given us a clear mandate: stabilize the economy, reduce the cost of living, and redefine our relationship with the United States,” he said.
The newly formed cabinet includes 28 ministers and 12 secretaries of state, with several significant reshuffles:
- Anita Anand: Minister of Foreign Affairs
- Francois Philippe Champagne: Minister of Finance and National Revenue
- Melanie Joly: Minister of Industry and Minister responsible for Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions
- Dominic Leblanc: President of the King’s Privy Council for Canada and Minister responsible for Canada-US Trade, Intergovernmental Affairs and One Canadian Economy
- Sean Fraser: Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada and Minister Responsible for Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency
- Chrystia Freeland: Minster of Transport and Internal Trade
- Steven Guilbeault: Minsiter of Canadian Identity and Culture and Minsiter responsible for Official languages
- Patty Hajdu: Minsiter of Jobs and Families and Minsiter responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Northern Ontario
- Gary Anandasangaree: Minsiter of Public Safety
- Steven Mackinnon: Leader of the Government in the House of Commons
- David J. Mcguinty: Minsiter of National Defence
- Rechie Valdez: Minsiter of Women and Gender Equality and Secretary of State (Small Business and Tourism)
- Shafqat Ali: President of the Treasury Board
- Rebecca Alty: Minsiter of Crown-Indigenous Relations
- Rebecca Chartrand: Minsiter of Northern and Arctic Affairs and Minsiter responsible for Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency
- Joanne Thompson: Minsiter of Fisheries
- Julie Dabrusin: Minsiter of Enviorment and Climate Change
- Lena Metlege Diab: Minsiter of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship
- Mandy Gull-Masty: Minsiter of Indigenous Services
- Timothy Hodgson: Minsiter of Energy and Natural Resources
- Joel Lightbound: Minsiter of Government Transformation, Public Works and Procurement
- Jill Mcknight: Minsiter of Veterans Affairs and Associate Minister of National Defence
- Marjorie Michel: Minsiter of Health
- Heath Macdonald: Minsiter of Agriculture and Agri-Food
- Eleanor Olszewski: Minsiter of Emergency Management and Community Resilience and Minsiter responsible for Prairies Economic Development Canada
- Gregor Robertson: Minsiter of Housing and Infrastructure and Minsiter responsible for Pacific Economic Development Canada
- Maninder Sidhu: Minsiter of International Trade
- Evan Solomon: Minister of AI, and Digital Innovation, and Minister responsible for Federal Economic Development Agency for Sourthern Ontario
- Buckley Belanger: Secretary of State (Rural Development)
- Stephen Fuhr: Secretary of State (Defence Procurement)
- Anna Gainey: Secretary of State (Children and Youth)
- Ruby Sahota: Secretary of State (Combatting Crime)
- Wayne Long: Secretary of State (Canada Revenue Agency and Financial Institutions)
- Stephanie Mclean: Secretary of State (Seniors)
- Nathalie Provost: Secretary of State (Nature)
- Randeep Sarai: Secretary of State (International Development)
- Adam Van Koekverden: Secretary of State (Sport)
- John Zerucelli: Secretary of State (Labour)
Carney highlighted the role of Francois-Philippe Champagne, who takes over as Minister of Finance and National Revenue, as pivotal to navigating economic volatility.
The newly created Ministry of AI and Digital Innovation, headed by Evan Solomon, signals Canada’s intent to future-proof its economy.
Carney emphasized unity and preparedness in the face of uncertain U.S. relations. “This is a government ready to lead through global turbulence and economic change,” he said.
