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Steven MacKinnon Appointed Canada's New Labour Minister

Prime Minister Trudeau names MacKinnon to replace Seamus O'Regan, who resigned for family reasons amid political challenges.

Overview

  • MacKinnon takes over as Labour Minister following O'Regan's resignation for personal reasons.
  • Trudeau's government faces declining popularity due to high inflation and housing shortages.
  • Recent byelection loss has sparked calls for a reassessment of Liberal party policies.
  • MacKinnon emphasizes unity within the Liberal caucus despite internal disagreements.
  • First cabinet meeting since the byelection loss focuses on filling unfilled appointments.