MPs move to the front bench as questions swirl over how much time Trudeau has left
Political drama eclipsed Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s move to rejuvenate his cabinet with fresh faces following a tumultuous week, underscoring questions about how much gas he has left in the tank as Liberal leader.
The typical excitement and celebratory vibes of a cabinet shuffle were absent earlier Friday, as eight backbench Liberals were promoted to cabinet and four existing ministers got new or additional roles. But being in cabinet long enough to do that seems in doubt, after NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh declared just ahead of the shuffle that he is now ready to vote down the government and will attempt to trigger an election in the new year.
Crown-Indigenous Relations Minister Gary Anandasangaree, at the shuffle because he had northern affairs added to his portfolio, suggested the reflection will happen “over the next few weeks.” In addition to Bendayan, Fisher and McGuinty, Brampton, Ont. MP Ruby Sahota, becomes minister of democratic institutions and responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for southern Ontario, St. John’s, N.L. MP Joanne Thompson becomes minister for seniors, Winnipeg MP Terry Duguid is sport minister, and Toronto MP Nate Erskine-Smith becomes housing minister.
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