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Mark Carney Unveils New Cabinet with Economic and Trade Focus

The Canadian Prime Minister introduces a streamlined two-tier cabinet with gender parity and fresh faces, aiming to tackle trade barriers and US relations.

Anita Anand swears in as Canada's Minister of Foreign Affairs, during a cabinet shuffle at Rideau Hall, in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada May 13, 2025. REUTERS/Blair Gable
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney and Governor General Mary Simon pose for a group photo with newly sworn-in cabinet members at Rideau Hall in Ottawa on Tuesday.
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Prime Minister Mark Carney responds to a question during a news conference, in Ottawa, Friday, May 2, 2025.

Overview

  • Prime Minister Mark Carney announced a 38-member cabinet, including 28 full ministers and 10 secretaries of state, emphasizing efficiency and diversity.
  • Anita Anand was appointed as foreign minister, replacing Mélanie Joly, who now oversees the industry portfolio, reflecting a strategic shift in Canada-US diplomacy.
  • Key figures François-Philippe Champagne and Dominic LeBlanc retain critical roles in finance and Canada-US trade, ensuring continuity in economic leadership.
  • Half of the cabinet consists of new appointees, signaling a blend of experience and renewal, with gender parity maintained in the core group of ministers.
  • Carney's government is set to prioritize internal trade reforms, manage US trade tensions, and advance economic initiatives with urgency before Parliament resumes on May 26.