Mark Carney Sworn in as Prime Minister – Assembles a Powerful Cabinet to Strengthen Canada’s Future
The Voice of Canada News
At a ceremony presided over by the Governor General, Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, at Rideau Hall, Canada’s new Prime Minister, Mark Carney, was sworn in alongside members of the 30th Canadian Ministry.
This new, streamlined Cabinet includes returning ministers, seasoned leaders, and fresh voices poised to tackle Canada’s most pressing challenges. The 30th Ministry is focused on strengthening the country’s economy, security, and international standing.
The new Cabinet members are as follows:
- Mark Carney – Prime Minister
- Dominic LeBlanc – Minister of International Trade and Intergovernmental Affairs and President of the King’s Privy Council for Canada
- Mélanie Joly – Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Development
- François-Philippe Champagne – Minister of Finance
- Anita Anand – Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry
- Bill Blair – Minister of National Defence
- Patty Hajdu – Minister of Indigenous Services
- Jonathan Wilkinson – Minister of Energy and Natural Resources
- Ginette Petitpas Taylor – President of the Treasury Board
- Steven Guilbeault – Minister of Canadian Culture and Identity, Parks Canada, and Quebec Lieutenant
- Chrystia Freeland – Minister of Transport and Internal Trade
- Kamal Khera – Minister of Health
- Gary Anandasangaree – Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada and Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs
- Rechie Valdez – Chief Government Whip
- Steven MacKinnon – Minister of Jobs and Families
- David J. McGuinty – Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness
- Terry Duguid – Minister of Environment and Climate Change
- Nate Erskine-Smith – Minister of Housing, Infrastructure, and Communities
- Rachel Bendayan – Minister of Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship
- Élisabeth Brière – Minister of Veterans Affairs and Minister responsible for the Canada Revenue Agency
- Joanne Thompson – Minister of Fisheries, Oceans, and the Canadian Coast Guard
- Arielle Kayabaga – Leader of the Government in the House of Commons and Minister of Democratic Institutions
- Kody Blois – Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food and Rural Economic Development
- Ali Ehsassi – Minister of Government Transformation, Public Services, and Procurement
This Cabinet is designed to meet the moment with immediate action and clarity. It reflects Canada’s ambition and will work tirelessly to protect workers, families, and businesses. The government is committed to uniting Canadians, defending Canada’s sovereignty, promoting energy innovation, and fostering strong trade partnerships while striving to build the strongest economy in the G7.
Quote from Prime Minister Mark Carney:
“This team is built for immediate action and focused on protecting Canadian workers, supporting their families, and growing this great country. We are changing how things work, so our government can deliver to Canadians faster – and we have an experienced team that is made to meet the moment we are in. Our government is united and strong, and we are getting right to work.”
Quick Facts
- Mark Carney is Canada’s 24th Prime Minister.
- The 30th Canadian Ministry consists of 23 ministers, in addition to the Prime Minister.
- The Cabinet serves as the central decision-making body of the government, with each member overseeing specific portfolios or departments.
With this new team in place, Canada is poised to address its most urgent challenges and seize new opportunities on the global stage.
