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Trudeau names new cabinet, shifting focus to economy, housing ahead of next election
By Mickey Djuric, The Canadian Press on July 26th, 2023
OTTAWA – Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has announced a significant change to his cabinet, signalling that his Liberal government will focus on housing and affordability heading into the next election. Two-thirds of cabinet portfolios have switched hands, with seven rookie ministers coming in to replace the seven ministers who are leaving. Five of the new ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!As new public safety minister, LeBlanc has plenty of tricky leftover files to handle
By The Canadian Press on July 26th, 2023
OTTAWA – As public safety minister, Marco Mendicino had a full plate of simmering issues and legislative initiatives. His successor, Dominic LeBlanc, has plenty of leftovers to tuck into – from gun control and RCMP modernization to First Nations policing and tackling financial crimes. As part of a major cabinet shuffle today, LeBlanc becomes minister ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Cooler weather sees B.C. wildfire numbers dip, but drought still poses concern
By The Canadian Press on July 26th, 2023
The number of active wildfires in British Columbia has dipped below 450 as cooler weather and recent rain has cut the fire risk, although another hot spell could wipe out those gains as large sections of the province wilt under severe drought. The BC Wildfire Service website shows only small pockets of extreme wildfire risk, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!A look at who is in — and who is out — of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s cabinet
By Alessia Passafiume and Laura Osman, The Canadian Press on July 26th, 2023
OTTAWA – Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s cabinet will have seven new faces, after dropping the same number of ministers from his bench on Wednesday. Here’s who’s in: Crown-Indigenous Relations Minister Gary Anandasangaree: A human-rights lawyer, Anandasangaree represents Scarborough-Rogue Park in the Greater Toronto Area and was first elected in 2015. Anandasangaree previously served as the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Sean Fraser takes over federal housing file as Canadians face affordability crunch
By The Canadian Press on July 26th, 2023
OTTAWA – Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is handing over the federal housing file to Sean Fraser, who was previously Immigration minister. Trudeau is shuffling his cabinet today in a bid to present a fresh team to lead the Liberals into the next election. Ahmed Hussen, who was Housing minister since 2021, has faced criticism for ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Trudeau announces major cabinet shake-up, seven new ministers
By The Canadian Press on July 26th, 2023
OTTAWA – Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has announced a significant reset to his cabinet, with two-thirds of portfolios switching hands, seven rookie ministers coming in and seven others leaving the front bench. It’s a reset that the Liberal government is selling as a renewed focus on the economy and affordability, with Trudeau saying this is ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Fans gather in Toronto to cheer on Canadians at Women’s World Cup
By The Canadian Press on July 26th, 2023
TORONTO – Soccer fans are watching in excitement as Canada hopes to earn a victory over Ireland at the Women’s World Cup today. Canada is looking for its first win at the World Cup this morning after playing to a scoreless draw with Nigeria in its opening match. Fans have gathered at a restaurant in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!The latest developments on Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s cabinet shuffle
By The Canadian Press on July 26th, 2023
OTTAWA – Here are the latest developments on Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s cabinet shuffle. 8:30 a.m. Outgoing Public Safety Minister Marco Mendicino has confirmed his ouster from cabinet with a statement posted on Twitter. Mendicino says he is proud of the work he accomplished while serving in Trudeau’s cabinet for the past four years, first ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!In the news today: New wildfires in B.C., Trudeau to shuffle cabinet
By The Canadian Press on July 26th, 2023
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed on what you need to know today… B.C. wildfire crews grapple with new blazes Wildfire crews in B.C. have tamed a pair of wildfires in the province’s Cariboo region, but continue to grapple with stubborn blazes burning out ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!B.C. firefighters bolstered by international help work to tame dozens of wildfires
By The Canadian Press on July 26th, 2023
Wildfire crews in B.C. have tamed a pair of wildfires in the province’s Cariboo region, but continue to grapple with stubborn blazes burning out of control elsewhere. The BC Wildfire Service says firefighters aided by heavy equipment and aerial support tamed the Branch Road wildfire, which is now considered “being held” at under 14 square ... Read More »
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By The Canadian Press on July 26th, 2023
OTTAWA – Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is getting ready to shuffle his cabinet today as he readies the team that will likely lead the Liberals into the next election. A swearing-in ceremony will take place at Rideau Hall this morning for what is expected to be the most significant change since 2021. Jeni Armstrong, a ... Read More »
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