In the news today: Justin Trudeau to shuffle his cabinet today Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed...
Canadian Press Dec 20, 2024 1:15 AM Dec 20, 2024 1:20 AM Share by Email Share on Facebook Share on X Share on LinkedIn Print Share via Text Message Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Gov. Gen. Mary Simon depart after Dominic LeBlanc, not shown, was sworn in as Finance Minister during a ceremony at Rideau Hall in Ottawa, Monday, Dec.
16, 2024. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Justin Tang Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed..
. Justin Trudeau to shuffle his cabinet ahead of Trump presidency, election year Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will shuffle his cabinet later this morning at Rideau Hall to shore up his beleaguered government. His Liberals are reeling from the surprise loss of Chrystia Freeland as finance minister earlier this week.
Trudeau is expected to replace ministers who aren't running again and fill the gaps since some ministers are currently doubled up on roles after others suddenly left cabinet. The Canadian Press has confirmed from a source with knowledge of the appointments that Montreal MP Rachel Bendayan, Winnipeg MP Terry Duguid, Toronto MP Nate Erskine-Smith, Ottawa MP David McGuinty, and Nova Scotia MP Darren Fisher will all be named to cabinet. Tax break boosts retail, restaurant spending Almost a week into the GST holiday, retailers and restaurant owners appear on track .