Prime Minister Mark Carney has officially unveiled his new cabinet at a swearing-in ceremony at Rideau Hall, marking the beginning of his first full term in office after winning the election.
The new cabinet features a total of 28 ministers and 10 secretaries of state, with a noticeable shift toward a smaller, more focused government team compared to the previous Liberal administration under Justin Trudeau, which had 39 ministers at the time of swearing in.
Of the 28 ministers, 24 are new appointments, and 13 are first-time Members of Parliament. The cabinet maintains gender balance, with 11 women and 13 men, excluding Carney himself.
Among the notable appointments:
Carney’s model introduces a core group of senior ministers, alongside a junior team of secretaries of state, with leaner staff teams and targeted mandates. It’s a clear signal of his intent to run a tighter, results-driven and focused government.
Notably, the cabinet also depicts Canada's diversity well, with Indigenous representation, regional balance, and a strong mix of experience and new energy. Ministers like Rebecca Alty (Crown-Indigenous Relations), Gregor Robertson (Housing and Infrastructure), and Marjorie Michel (Health) are expected to lead key policy areas.
Carney is expected to speak later this afternoon following the conclusion of the Rideau Hall ceremony, where he is likely to lay out his vision for governance, economic recovery, and national unity.
The new cabinet features a total of 28 ministers and 10 secretaries of state, with a noticeable shift toward a smaller, more focused government team compared to the previous Liberal administration under Justin Trudeau, which had 39 ministers at the time of swearing in.
Of the 28 ministers, 24 are new appointments, and 13 are first-time Members of Parliament. The cabinet maintains gender balance, with 11 women and 13 men, excluding Carney himself.
Among the notable appointments:
- Shafqat Ali will become president of the Treasury Board.
- Anita Anand returns to a senior role as Minister of Foreign Affairs.
- François-Philippe Champagne will now oversee both Finance and National Revenue.
- Mandy Gull-Masty, a new face, is appointed Minister of Indigenous Services.
- Evan Solomon, the well-known journalist-turned-politician, takes on the role of Minister of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Innovation.
Carney’s model introduces a core group of senior ministers, alongside a junior team of secretaries of state, with leaner staff teams and targeted mandates. It’s a clear signal of his intent to run a tighter, results-driven and focused government.
Notably, the cabinet also depicts Canada's diversity well, with Indigenous representation, regional balance, and a strong mix of experience and new energy. Ministers like Rebecca Alty (Crown-Indigenous Relations), Gregor Robertson (Housing and Infrastructure), and Marjorie Michel (Health) are expected to lead key policy areas.
Carney is expected to speak later this afternoon following the conclusion of the Rideau Hall ceremony, where he is likely to lay out his vision for governance, economic recovery, and national unity.
