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CP NewsAlert: Anita Anand becomes foreign affairs minister, Joly heads up industry
By Canadian Press on May 13th, 2025
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney is tapping Anita Anand as his new foreign affairs minister, replacing Mélanie Joly who held the role since 2021 and is moving to industry. Meanwhile, Chrystia Freeland keeps her role in transport while François-Philippe Champagne will retain the reins at finance. More coming. The Canadian Press... Read More »
Be the first to comment!CP NewsAlert: Carney shakes up cabinet with new 38-member team
By Canadian Press on May 13th, 2025
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney is announcing a major shakeup in his cabinet, with 28 full ministers and 10 secretaries of state. Carney’s new team includes more than 20 new faces and includes a focus on dealing with Canada-U.S. relations and building up Canada’s domestic economy. More coming. The Canadian Press... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Saint John, N.B., police investigate possible shooting, lock down schools
By Canadian Press on May 13th, 2025
Police in Saint John, N.B., are investigating a possible shooting in the area of King’s Square. They are asking the public to shelter in place. Police say schools in the area are under lockdown. A police spokesperson says the force cannot release more information at this time. They will update the public when they can. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!The Latest: Prime Minister Mark Carney unveils his new cabinet at Rideau Hall
By Canadian Press on May 13th, 2025
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney’s new cabinet will be sworn in at a ceremony at Rideau Hall at 10:30 a.m. ET. The inner circle is expected to include many new faces, with fewer than 30 ministers and 10 secretaries of state. Here’s the latest on the events at Rideau Hall. All times Eastern. — ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!CP NewsAlert: Carney arrives at Rideau Hall for cabinet swearing-in
By Canadian Press on May 13th, 2025
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney has arrived at Rideau Hall in the capital for the swearing-in of his new cabinet, following his April 28 election victory. Major figures from former prime minister Justin Trudeau’s cabinet, including Chrystia Freeland, Dominic LeBlanc, Mélanie Joly, François-Philippe Champagne and Steven Guilbeault, have also arrived at the site. More ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!In the news today: PM Mark Carney to shuffle cabinet today
By Canadian Press on May 13th, 2025
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed… PM Mark Carney to shuffle cabinet today Prime Minister Mark Carney is set to name his new cabinet at Rideau Hall this morning — and it’s expected to be a slimmed-down front bench meant to signal a more ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canada’s ambassador says economic talks must prioritize lifting Trump’s tariffs
By Canadian Press on May 13th, 2025
WASHINGTON — Ottawa’s top diplomat in Washington says talks to negotiate any new deals with the United States will prioritize ending U.S President Donald Trump’s ruinous tariffs on Canadian exports. Ambassador to the United States Kirsten Hillman said Monday that initial negotiations with Trump’s team will focus on lifting tariffs, as well as specific bilateral ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Steven Guilbeault to remain in cabinet: source
By Canadian Press on May 12th, 2025
OTTAWA — Canadian Culture and Identity Minister Steven Guilbeault is among those names that will stay in cabinet on Tuesday when Prime Minister Mark Carney makes some hefty adjustments to his team, a Liberal source has confirmed to The Canadian Press. The Prime Minister’s Office is forecasting the new team will include up to 30 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!AFN chief calls for review of natural resource deals amid talk of Alberta separation
By Canadian Press on May 12th, 2025
EDMONTON — The national chief of the Assembly of First Nations is calling for a federal review of nearly century-old natural resource transfer agreements in response to Alberta’s government opening the door to a separation referendum. Alberta Premier Danielle Smith has introduced a bill that, if passed, would make it far easier for Albertans to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Business community eyeing new cabinet for signs Carney is shifting priorities
By Canadian Press on May 12th, 2025
OTTAWA — Canada’s business community will be watching Tuesday’s cabinet shuffle closely for signs that Prime Minister Mark Carney will be easier to work with than the last Liberal government. Business leaders say they want the new prime minister to use his cabinet lineup to extend an olive branch to Western Canada and to back ... Read More »
1 responseCarney needs to ‘pick a lane’ on climate priorities and energy boost, activist says
By Canadian Press on May 12th, 2025
OTTAWA — Climate activists and energy leaders say Prime Minister Mark Carney will need to make some hard choices on whether to bolster the country’s oil and gas sector as means of achieving economic stability. Throughout the election campaign, Carney signalled an openness to building more pipelines in Canada and promised to cut approval times ... Read More »
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