Audience Relations, CBC P.O. "I think Celina's an extraordinary person, a great MP," she said. The government will act on the recommendations of the Cohen Commission on restoring sockeye salmon stocks in the Fraser River and restore $1.5 million in annual federal funding for freshwater research, another program cut by the Conservatives. The Australian Liberal Party has not decided whether to go with gender quotas for its preselection of political candidates, despite the call from Prime Minister Scott … Portfolio: Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness. Portfolio: Employment, Workforce Development and Labour. The PMO has denied her allegations that Prime Minister Justin Trudeau became angry and hostile with her when she informed him she was not seeking re-election. Background: Former Peterborough mayoral candidate and co-founder of the Red Pashmina Campaign, a grassroots initiative she helped found while a student at Trent University. He received much recognition for his service, including the Meritorious Service Medal for reducing the Taliban’s influence in Kandahar Province. With this new footage emerging, Catherine McKenna’s prominent feminist activism is being called into question by women's rights groups. Minister of Democratic Institutions Karina Gould accused the Conservatives of "hypocrisy" for suggesting the Liberal government is not feminist. Please note that CBC does not endorse the opinions expressed in comments. Portfolio: Infrastructure and Communities. A major part of that demanding task will be to oversee creation of an all-party committee of parliamentarians to monitor federal bodies responsible for national security. He is a former Minister of Public Works and Government Services in the Martin government and served on several cabinet committees, including Treasury Board. Sign up to receive daily headline news from Ottawa Citizen, a division of Postmedia Network Inc. A welcome email is on its way. This website uses cookies to personalize your content (including ads), and allows us to analyze our traffic. Also on the agenda will be dealing with the issue of sexual misconduct in the Canadian Forces and the implementation of a report by Lt.-Gen. Andrew Leslie, since retired and now a Liberal MP for Orléans, that calls for cutting red tape at National Defence headquarters in Ottawa, finding savings that can be directed to key military roles, and moving as many as 3,000 staff to jobs that support front-line operations. Why he got the job: His economic expertise and riding (Toronto Centre) next to Bay Street makes him, on paper, an almost ideal candidate for the job. As the former environment minister and as a current Liberal cabinet member, animal rights activists feel she should be held to account and apologize. Why he got the job: The MP for Beauséjour is a veteran with 15 years of experience in the House, and a trusted friend of Trudeau. First challenge: Restoration of full pensions and reopening of nine Veterans Affairs offices closed by the Conservatives. Wilson-Raybould praised Caesar-Chavannes. When asked if she and Trudeau are "OK" with each other now, she declined comment. Background: McKenna holds a bachelor’s degree in French and international relations from the University of Toronto, a graduate degree in international relations from the London School of Economics, and a law degree from McGill. She pointed to Wilson-Raybould and Jane Philpott, both of whom have resigned from cabinet but remain in the Liberal caucus. Why she got the job: Popular local politician in rural Quebec; as MP forGaspésie-Les Îles-de-la-Madeleine gives Trudeau and the Liberals cabinet representation in the Gaspé region; female voice at cabinet table with significant life experience. That will also require the Canadian Forces and Department of National Defence to move forward on a new project to purchase a replacement aircraft for the air force’s CF-18 jets. Mona Fortier becomes minister of middle-class prosperity and associate minister of finance. On Mar. Background: Warden for the Regional County Municipality of Rocher Percé since 2010; owner of a local outfitting operation; spent more than two decades working in social services in the region; holds bachelor’s degree in Social Work from the Université de Moncton. Portfolio: Innovation, Science and Economic Development. He has deployed to Bosnia-Herzegovina and served three separate deployments to Kandahar, Afghanistan. He went on to become the founding chief executive of the Business Council of Manitoba. ', "I did come to you recently. Background: A former RBC chief economist, McCallum was recruited as a star candidate by Chrétien. Having a minister from northwestern Ontario (Thunder Bay-Superior North) is also seen as an indication of the Liberals commitment to the North. He has held numerous cabinet positions, including Minister Responsible for Education, Homelessness, the Nunavut Housing Corp and the Qulliq Energy Corp. First challenge: This massive portfolio includes everything from national parks to youth sports, the arts and preparations for Canada’s 150th birthday. Howe Institute, an economic think-tank, and was a member of Trudeau’s economic advisory council leading up to the election. First challenge: Restore the $40 million cut by the Conservative government from federal ocean science and monitoring programs. First challenge: Sorting out how the modernization of the department’s massive computer networks will mesh with Shared Services Canada’s attempt to consolidate the government’s national information technology grid. The Prime Minister's Office insisted that Trudeau displayed "absolutely no hostility" in the exchange. Visit our Community Guidelines for more information and details on how to adjust your email settings. Why she got the job: The former Paralympian athlete is a fresh face and female to cabinet and, representing Delta, will be another voice in cabinet for British Columbia. Prime Minister Scott Morrison has launched a bid to recover from weeks of political damage over the treatment of women by naming a new cabinet team, shifting problem ministers and … All women in the ministry plus Finance Minister Simon … One of the minister’s first orders of business will be the United Nations climate summit in Paris that starts Nov. 30, which Trudeau will also attend. Whitby, Ont. First challenge: Federal unions will want a reset of the government’s mandate in the ongoing round of collective bargaining and provisions of Bill C-59 that allow it to impose whatever sick leave deal it wants. PrimeMinister Minister for the Public Service The Hon Scott Morrison MP Minister for Indigenous Australians The Hon Ken Wyatt AM MP DeputyPrime Minister Minister for Infrastructure and Transport and Regional Development The HonMichael McCormack MP Minister for Agriculture, Drought, and Emergency Management The Hon David Littleproud MP Minister for Population, Cities and Urban Infrastructure The Hon Alan Tudge MP Treasurer The Hon Josh Frydenberg MP Minister for Finance (Vi… Those include re-engaging the United Nations, re-establishing ties with Iran and dealing with an aggressive Russia. Similarly, B.C. She also previously held the position of deputy house leader of the Liberal Official Opposition. Although that was not the intention, it was the consequence, and I am sorry. "That is what we will continue to do, and we will take no lessons from the Conservatives on standing up for women's rights.". The loss of two female cabinet members means that Trudeau's famously gender-equal cabinet is at risk of losing its 50-50 male-female split. Unauthorized distribution, transmission or republication strictly prohibited. Background: Brison has been an MP since 1997 and was initially Progressive Conservative until he crossed the floor to the Liberals in 2003. "As they stand there and try to discredit the numerous actions that we've taken to support women both here at home and abroad, they are also shutting down women when they're speaking," she said. First challenge: The minister will immediately be faced with ongoing challenges at the Canada Revenue Agency, which has been targeted for hundreds of millions of dollars in cuts and thousands of layoffs over the past few years. Why she got the job: The foreign aid file has often been used to check some boxes in terms of cabinet’s composition. The Abbott Ministry (Liberal–National Coalition) was the 68th ministry of the Government of Australia. First challenge: Freeland will need to get a handle — and plan a way forward — on Canada’s pending free trade deals with the European Union and the 12-country Trans-Pacific Partnership. She served as one of Trudeau’s main economic advisers leading up to the election, and was widely touted as being in line for an economic post. He must do this with a department, formerly known as Industry, that has a modest annual budget of $1.2 billion with a staff of 4,700. Portfolio: Public Services and Procurement. She practised as a competition and international trade lawyer. "Clearly, the real Justin Trudeau's come out ... the way he's been treating people who have expressed their concerns to him, who have stood up to him," he said. First challenge: Dion will need to get up to speed quickly before major international summits this month in Turkey, the Philippines and Malta, where he will come face-to-face with counterparts from around the world. Some will see the inclusion of Bibeau (Compton-Stanstead) as part of Trudeau’s promise to include women, and the party’s desire to have a minister in Quebec’s Eastern Townships. "Although that was not the intention, it was the consequence, and I am sorry. He has dealt with international issues numerous times, including as an environment minister under Paul Martin, when he chaired a major climate change conference in Montreal. The Peterborough-Kawartha MP speaks English, Farsi and Dari. The Whitby, Ontario MP spoke with the CBC's Chris Rands after Question Period on Wednesday, Philpott faced 'tough' questions from Liberal MPs in Wednesday's regional caucus meeting, PMO denies 'hostility' in Trudeau's interactions with Liberal MP, In the House of Commons, Conservative MPs Candice Bergen and Lisa Rempel challenged Trudeau on his feminism, Ontario Liberal MP Celina Caesar-Chavannes not running in October election, Jane Philpott resigns from cabinet, citing loss of 'confidence' over government's handling of SNC-Lavalin. Comments may take up to an hour for moderation before appearing on the site. Why he got the job: Seen as empathetic to veterans. The Ministry maintains record representation of women in the Cabinet, including Australia’s first female Minister for Agriculture, Bridget McKenzie, while Marise Payne adds the role of Minister for Women to her responsibilities as Minister for Foreign Affairs. She has promoted medical education in Africa and has advocated for HIV/AIDS fundraising. Minister of Environment and Climate Change Catherine McKenna, Minister of Foreign Affairs Stéphane Dion, Minister of National Revenue Diane Lebouthillier, Minister of Infrastructure and Communities Amarjeet Sohi, Minister of Public Services and Procurement Judy Foote, Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness Ralph Goodale, Leader of the Government in the House of Commons Dominic LeBlanc, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship John McCallum, President of the Treasury Board Scott Brison, Minister of Justice and Attorney General Jody Wilson-Raybould, Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard Hunter Tootoo, Minister of Canadian Heritage Mélanie Joly, Minister of Indigenous and Northern Affairs Carolyn Bennett, Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Labour MaryAnn Mihychuk, Minister of National Defence Harjit Singh Sajjan, Minister of International Trade Chrystia Freeland, Minister of Democratic Institutions Maryam Monsef, Minister of Status of Women Patricia Hajdu, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food Lawrence MacAulay, Minister of Families, Children and Social Development Jean-Yves Duclos, Minister of Small Business and Tourism Bardish Chagger, Minister of International Development and La Francophonie Marie-Claude Bibeau, Minister of Innovation, Science and Economic Development Navdeep Singh Bains, Minister of Sport and Persons with Disabilities Carla Qualtrough, tap here to see other videos from our team. Trudeau shot back that he would be "delighted" if Conservative Leader Andrew Scheer defended women's causes, including a woman's right to abortion. Another key file will be a promised federal gender violence strategy and action plan. Originally from Alberta, she is of Ukrainian descent and has extensive experience as a journalist. First challenge: Help launch a national inquiry into murdered and missing indigenous women, review the findings of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission, and improve aboriginal education on reserves. Minister for Families and Social Services, Anne Ruston. Also on the agenda will be protection of freshwater ecosystems, which will involve a commitment to protect the Great Lakes and St. Lawrence River and Lake Winnipeg basins. Minister for Defence, Linda Reynolds. Background: After leaving CIDA, she moved back to the Eastern Townships, where she owns a campground and manages a museum. Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison reshuffled his Cabinet, adding one additional woman to the 22-person body and elevating others to more senior roles as … Also, as promised during the campaign, he must address the worsening problem of terrorist radicalization of teens and young adults. Time to talk? We have enabled email notifications—you will now receive an email if you receive a reply to your comment, there is an update to a comment thread you follow or if a user you follow comments. The latest Morrison cabinet reshuffle is a win for women in Liberal party from all angles- a female Attorney General only 2nd in history of. The new finance minister must also carefully manage the government’s dip back into deficit and quickly move on a federal budget. Portfolio: Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship. The minister must also decide on the future of Canada Post’s president. "I have just been notified by my office that Celina Caesar-Chavannes has decided to sit as an independent. Background: Goodale (Wascana) was first elected to Parliament in 1974. Governor General David Johnston joins Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and his new cabinet for a photo at Rideau Hall, in Ottawa, on Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2015. First challenge: The Liberals have said they will formally meet the provinces and territories within 90 days “to establish a pan-Canadian framework for combating climate change.” They have promised to put a price on carbon, establish national emissions-reduction targets, and strengthen the environmental review process for energy projects. Former accountant at Ford Motor Co. of Canada. First challenge: Find the $100 million that Trudeau promised to help the UN High Commission for Refugees provide aid to Syrian refugees. He later served as a Liberal MLA and deputy party leader in the Manitoba legislature. She was minister of education, development and rural renewal and industry, trade and technology. Love and hugs, C. On Twitter, she said the Globe interview had "unintended effects" on people she cared about. Portfolio: Environment and Climate Change. Neither is finished, and both face opposition from some Canadian industries. Why she got the job: Past record with Ontario Public Interest Research Group and of the New Canadians Centre. McCallum will need to make good on the Liberals’ pledge to prioritize family reunification, and move to repeal parts of Bill C-24, which allows senior government politicians to strip Canadian citizenship, without a trial, from dual nationals convicted of serious crimes. He has served previously as government leader in the House of Commons and minister of agriculture, natural resources, public works and finance. She is the wife of Sherbrooke Mayor Bernard Sevigny. Background: Sajjan (Vancouver South) is a former police officer and a Lieutenant-Colonel in the Canadian Forces. Previously served as MP from 2004 to 2011. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announces that Liberal MP Celina Caesar-Chavannes has stepped down from the Liberal caucus and will now sit as an independent MP. But she did work for several years for the previous Canadian International Development Agency, with postings in Ottawa, Montreal, Morocco and Benin. Read more about cookies here. Once appointed, the Prime Minister selects a number of confidential advisers, usually from among the members of the governing party, who are made members of the Privy Council and sworn in as ministers. Postmedia is committed to maintaining a lively but civil forum for discussion and encourage all readers to share their views on our articles. Marine and coastal areas will also be given more protection. Background: A former oboist and trustee with the Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra, he moved on to journalism, working as a reporter and columnist at the Winnipeg Free Press and CBC Radio. Sohi was a political prisoner in India. First challenge: Work on the politically sensitive issue of physician-assisted suicide, help prepare the groundwork for a new regulatory plan that legalizes marijuana. First challenge: Ending Canada’s combat mission in Iraq and Syria. Background: Wilson-Raybould is a provincial former Crown prosecutor, B.C. First challenge: Making sure small businesses get the tax reduction they were promised during the election. Why he got the job: The former military officer will be able to navigate the world of Canadian defence. First challenge: It will be up to McCallum to successfully resettle 25,000 Syrian refugees by the end of the year, as Trudeau has promised, or admit the task is impossible and devise a realistic plan. Why he got the job: A former Liberal leader and cabinet minister, Dion is one of Trudeau’s most experienced and capable ministers. Why he got the job: He is a highly experienced politician and former cabinet minister who brings years of experience to the portfolio. The money will be used to protect the health of fish stocks, monitor contaminants and pollution in the oceans and support what the Liberal government calls responsible and sustainable aquaculture industries. Treaty Commissioner and Regional Chief of the Assembly of First Nations. "We continue every day to stand up for gender equality and opportunities for women, not just because it's the right thing to do, but because it's the economically smart thing to do," he said. He was yelling that I didn't appreciate him, that he'd given me so much," Caesar-Chavannes told the newspaper. [+] Education Li Andersson, 32; Minister of Finance Katri Kulmuni, 32; Prime Minister Sanna Marin, 34; and Interior Minister Maria Ohisal, 34. Why he got the job: The 48-year-old former investment banker is one of the government’s MPs with cabinet experience, served as former Finance critic, and as MP for Kings-Hants, N.S., will be an important minister for the Atlantic region. "He was yelling. 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