Power & Politics Two dozen new faces in Carney's 'big change' cabinet
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May 13, 2025 
Mélanie Joly, Industry Minister and former Foreign Affairs Minister, discusses her unexpected cabinet shuffle amidst a trade war with the U.S., asserting that she requested the change. Alongside her, Gregor Robertson, the new housing and infrastructure minister, emphasizes the urgent need for innovative solutions to Canada's housing crisis. Conservative MP Kyle Seeback expresses skepticism about the cabinet's new direction, claiming there's still a strong presence of Trudeau-era ministers, which raises questions about true change amid economic challenges.
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Carney's Economic Focused Cabinet
- Mark Carney's cabinet brings 24 new faces and emphasizes economic leadership to address pressing issues like the U.S. trade war.
- The cabinet aims to represent all provinces and the North, tackling national unity challenges and fostering urgency in economic growth.
Joly Requests Economic Role Shift
- Mélanie Joly requested a portfolio shift from Foreign Affairs to Industry to focus on economic challenges at home.
- She plans to support workers affected by the U.S. trade war, especially in Ontario's auto sector and steel and aluminum industries.
Economic Anxiety Fuels Separatism
- Economic anxiety driven by job fears and trade tensions underpins regional separatist sentiments.
- Listening closely to affected workers, particularly in energy-dependent provinces like Alberta, is essential to addressing national unity.