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Over twenty fresh faces in Prime Minister Carney’s new federal cabinet

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Prime Minister Mark Carney named his federal cabinet ministers and new secretaries of State this morning with over twenty new members appointed.

The swearing-in ceremony took place at Rideau Hall in Ottawa with Gov. Gen. Mary Simon and former prime minister and Liberal leader Jean Chrétien present.

At 28 full ministers and 10 secretaries of state, the slimmed down cabinet is said to signal a more businesses-minded approach to government.

A statement from the PM read: “The new government will act to catalyze investment and build a new Canadian economy – one that creates higher-paying careers, raises incomes, and can withstand future shocks. They will work in collaboration with provinces, territories, and Indigenous Peoples to advance the nation-building investments that will support the government’s core mission of building one strong, united economy – the strongest economy in the G7.”

Who’s who of the cabinet

The first to be sworn in was Dominic LeBlanc, who becomes the president of the Privy Council and minister responsible for Canada-U.S. trade, intergovernmental affairs and “one Canadian economy.”

Mélanie Joly was sworn in as the industry minister and minister responsible for economic development for Quebec.

François-Philippe Champagne keeps his role as minister of finance and national revenue after taking over the file just ahead of the federal election.

Anita Anand was sworn is as foreign affairs minister and Patty Hajdu was named minister of jobs and families and minister responsible for the federal economic development agency for northern Ontario.

Steven Guilbeault was sworn in as the minister of Canadian identity and culture and minister responsible for official languages.

Sean Fraser was sworn in as minister of justice and attorney general. He also becomes the minister responsible for the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency.

Chrystia Freeland was sworn in as the minister of transport and internal trade.

Gary Anandasangaree was sworn in as the minister of public safety and Rechie Valdez was sworn in as the minister of women and gender equality and the secretary of state for small businesses and tourism.

Steven Mackinnon was sworn in as leader of the government in the House of Commons.

David McGuinty becomes the minister of national defence.

St. John’s East, Newfoundland and Labrador MP Joanne Thompson keeps her minister of fisheries portfolio, while Brampton–Chinguacousy Park’s Shafqat Ali becomes president of the Treasury Board.

Rebecca Alty, MP of the Northwest Territories, was sworn in as the minister of Crown-Indigenous relations, and Rebecca Chartrand, MP for Churchill–Keewatinook Aski in Manitoba, was appointed minister of northern and Arctic affairs and minister responsible for the Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency.

Julie Dabrusin becomes the minister of environment and climate change.

Lena Metlege Diab takes the job of minister of immigration, refugees and citizenship.

Nunavik MP Mandy Gull-Masty was sworn in as the minister of Indigenous services and Tim Hodgson is named the new minister of natural resources and energy.

Joël Lightbound is appointed minister of government transformation, public works and procurement.

Heath MacDonald becomes the minister of agriculture and agri-food, Jill McKnight is appointed minister of veterans affairs and associate minister of national defence, and Marjorie Michel becomes the minister of health.

Former television host Evan Solomon will take up the brand-new role of minister of artificial intelligence and digital innovation. Solomon was elected for the first time in the April 28 election in the riding of Toronto Centre.

Eleanor Olszewski is the minister of emergency management and community resilience, and minister responsible for Prairies Economic Development Canada.

Former Vancouver mayor Gregor Robertson will tackle the roles of minister of housing and infrastructure and minister responsible for Pacific Economic Development Canada, while Maninder Sidhu has been appointed minister of international trade.

Secretaries of State

The cabinet will be supported by 10 secretaries of State who will “provide dedicated leadership on key issues and priorities within their minister’s portfolio,” according to the Government of Canada.

Ruby Sahota was sworn in as secretary of state for combatting crime and Stephen Fuhr was named secretary of state for defence procurement, while Buckley Belanger was sworn in as secretary of state for rural development.

Other secretaries of State include: Anna Gainey (Children and Youth), Wayne Long (Canada Revenue Agency and Financial Institutions), Stephanie McLean (Seniors), Nathalie Provost (Nature), Randeep Sarai (International Development, Adam van Koeverden, Secretary of State (Sport) and John Zerucelli, Secretary of State (Labour).

“Canada’s new Ministry is built to deliver the change Canadians want and deserve. Everyone is expected and empowered to show leadership – to bring new ideas, a clear focus, and decisive action to their work,” a statement from the Prime Minister read.

– With files from the Canadian Press

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