Overview

• Housing Minister Sean Fraser has announced he will not seek re-election and will leave the federal cabinet, citing family reasons for his decision.
• Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is preparing for a cabinet reshuffle, with sources suggesting it could take place as early as Wednesday but may be delayed until January.
• Trudeau's team is reportedly making another attempt to recruit former Bank of Canada Governor Mark Carney to join the cabinet, though no final decision has been made.
• Fraser's departure adds to a growing list of Liberal ministers who are stepping away from federal politics ahead of the next election, including six others who have announced similar decisions since July.
• The cabinet shake-up is seen as part of Trudeau's effort to refresh his team and address challenges, including housing, economic priorities, and preparing for the return of Donald Trump to the U.S. presidency.