Overview
- Prime Minister Mark Carney’s new cabinet will be sworn in on Tuesday, May 13, at 10:30 a.m. in a ceremony at Rideau Hall led by Governor General Mary Simon.
- Carney has pledged a gender-balanced and efficient cabinet, continuing his commitment to parity and streamlined governance.
- The Liberal Party won 169 seats in the April 28 election, falling three short of a majority, which will require collaboration with smaller parties to pass legislation.
- This cabinet follows Carney’s initial 24-member team formed in March, with potential slight expansion to accommodate newly elected MPs.
- Parliament is set to resume on May 26, with Carney preparing to advance key campaign promises, including interprovincial trade reforms and cultural access initiatives.