Canadian Minister Randy Boissonnault Resigns Over Indigenous Heritage and Business Scandals

The employment minister steps down after allegations of false ancestry claims and potential ethics violations linked to his former business dealings.

Randy Boissonnault resigned from his role as Employment Minister following scrutiny over his claims of Indigenous ancestry and ties to a medical supply company, Global Health Imports (GHI).
Boissonnault apologized for inaccurately referring to himself as a 'non-status adopted Cree' and later clarified his adoptive great-grandmother had Métis, not Cree, heritage.
GHI, co-founded by Boissonnault, falsely identified as Indigenous-owned while bidding for federal contracts; Boissonnault denied involvement in the claims and blamed his former business partner.
The Edmonton Police Service is investigating GHI over allegations of fraud, and Boissonnault has denied any ongoing involvement with the company since 2021.
Veterans Affairs Minister Ginette Petitpas Taylor will temporarily oversee Boissonnault's cabinet responsibilities as the Liberal government faces mounting criticism over its handling of the controversy.