Prime Minister Justin Trudeau arrives at a cabinet swearing-in ceremony at Rideau Hall in Ottawa, on Friday, Dec. 20.Sean Kilpatrick/The Canadian Press
Today, Justin Trudeau named several new MPs to his cabinet after a tumultuous week that saw both former finance minister Chrystia Freeland and former housing minister Sean Fraser step down.
The cabinet shuffle included several backbenchers who had previously not been in cabinet.
This is who is now in the federal government cabinet.
The new MPs joining cabinet
Minister of Official Languages and Associate Minister of Public Safety Rachel Bendayan speaks to reporters after the cabinet shuffle at Rideau Hall in Ottawa.Spencer Colby/The Canadian Press
Rachel Bendayan, Official Languages Minister and Associate Minister of Public Safety
A Montreal MP first elected in 2019, she built a legal practice, specializing in international trade law, and taught at the University of Montreal.
Minister of National Revenue Élisabeth Brière is sworn in by Clerk of the Privy Council John Hannaford.Sean Kilpatrick/The Canadian Press
Élisabeth Brière, National Revenue Minister
A Sherbrooke, Que., MP first elected in 2019, she worked as a notary for nearly 30 years, focusing on human rights, real estate and mediation, and lectured at the University of Sherbrooke.
Minister of Sport Terry Duguid signs a document during the swearing-in ceremony.Sean Kilpatrick/The Canadian Press
Terry Duguid, Sport Minister and Minister Responsible for Prairies Economic Development Canada
A Winnipeg MP first elected in 2015, Mr. Duguid has a background in civic government, business and environmental issues. An avid sports fan, he is son of two-time world curling champion and broadcaster Don Duguid.
Minister of Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Nathaniel Erskine-Smith speaks to reporters on Dec. 20.Spencer Colby/The Canadian Press
Nate Erskine-Smith, Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Minister
A Toronto MP first elected in 2015, he worked as a commercial litigation lawyer in Toronto and did pro bono legal work on public interest matters.
Veterans Affairs Minister Darren Fisher chats with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau.Sean Kilpatrick/The Canadian Press
Darren Fisher, Veterans Affairs Minister and Associate Defence Minister
MP for Nova Scotia riding of Dartmouth – Cole Harbour since 2015, Mr. Fisher is a small-business owner, active community volunteer and member of Halifax regional council for several years before becoming deputy mayor in 2014.
Public Safety Minister David McGuinty speaks to reporters.Spencer Colby/The Canadian Press
David McGuinty, Public Safety Minister
A veteran Ottawa MP first elected in 2004, Mr. McGuinty lawyer who has been acting whip, Opposition House leader and most recently chair of the National Security and Intelligence Committee of Parliamentarians. Brother of former Ontario premier Dalton McGuinty.
Mr. Trudeau greets Minister of Democratic Institutions Ruby Sahota during the cabinet swearing-in ceremony.Sean Kilpatrick/The Canadian Press
Ruby Sahota, Democratic Institutions Minister and Minister Responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario
MP for the Ontario riding of Brampton North, she served as chief government whip and worked as a lawyer on civil litigation, criminal matters and dispute resolution.
Minister of Seniors Joanne Thompson signs a document during the swearing-in ceremony.Sean Kilpatrick/The Canadian Press
Joanne Thompson, Seniors Minister
A St. John’s, N.L., MP since 2021, she worked as a registered nurse, built a family business with her husband and most recently was executive director of The Gathering Place, a community health centre serving the vulnerable in St. John’s.
The ministers changing roles
Dominic LeBlanc, previously Minister of Public Safety, Democratic Institutions and Intergovernmental Affairs, becomes Minister of Finance and Intergovernmental Affairs
Anita Anand, previously President of the Treasury Board, becomes Minister of Internal Trade. She remains Minister of Transport.
Gary Anandasangaree, previously the Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations, adds Northern Affairs and Minister responsible for the Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency to his portfolio
Steven MacKinnon, previously Minister of Seniors, adds Employment, work force Development to his portfolio, in addition to Minister of Labour.
Ginette Petitpas Taylor, previously Minister of Veterans Affairs and Minister of Employment, work force Development and Official Languages, becomes President of the Treasury Board
The ministers who remained in their roles
Terry Beech, Minister of Citizens’ Services
Bill Blair, Minister of National Defence
Francois-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry
Jean-Yves Duclos, Minister of Public Services and Procurement, Quebec Lieutenant
Karina Gould, Leader of the Government in the House of Commons
Steven Guilbeault, Minister of Environment and Climate Change
Patty Hajdu, Minister of Indigenous Services and Minister responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Northern Ontario
Mark Holland, Minister of Health
Ahmed Hussen, Minister of International Development
Gudie Hutchings, Minister of Rural Economic Development and Minister responsible for the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency
Marci Ien, Minister for Women and Gender Equality and Youth
Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs
Kamal Khera, Minister of Diversity, Inclusion and Persons with Disabilities
Diane Lebouthillier, Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard
Lawrence MacAulay, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food
Soraya Martinez Ferrada, Minister of Tourism and Minister responsible for the Economic Development Agency of Canada for the Regions of Quebec
Marc Miller, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship
Mary Ng, Minister of Export Promotion, International Trade and Economic Development
Harjit S. Sajjan, Minister of Emergency Preparedness and Minister responsible for the Pacific Economic Development Agency of Canada
Ya’ara Saks, Minister of Mental Health and Addictions and Associate Minister of Health
Pascale St-Onge, Minister of Canadian Heritage
Jenna Sudds, Minister of Families, Children and Social Development
Rechie Valdez, Minister of Small Business
Arif Virani, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada
Jonathan Wilkinson, Minister of Energy and Natural Resources
With reports from the Canadian Press