Ottawa- Prime Minister Mark Carney today announced the members of Canada’s new Ministry, emphasizing a bold mandate to strengthen the economy, redefine ties with the United States, and ensure national security. With a clear focus on delivering change, Carney introduced a team he described as “empowered to show leadership” and drive forward a modern, resilient Canadian economy.
“This focused team will act on this mandate for change with urgency and determination,” said Carney.
The newly appointed Cabinet includes:
- Shafqat Ali, President of the Treasury Board
- Rebecca Alty, Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations
- Anita Anand, Minister of Foreign Affairs
- Gary Anandasangaree, Minister of Public Safety
- François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Finance and National Revenue
- Rebecca Chartrand, Minister of Northern and Arctic Affairs
- Julie Dabrusin, Minister of Environment and Climate Change
- Sean Fraser, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada
- Chrystia Freeland, Minister of Transport and Internal Trade
- Steven Guilbeault, Minister of Canadian Identity and Culture
- Mandy Gull-Masty, Minister of Indigenous Services
- Patty Hajdu, Minister of Jobs and Families
- Tim Hodgson, Minister of Energy and Natural Resources
- Mélanie Joly, Minister of Industry
- Dominic LeBlanc, Minister responsible for Canada-U.S. Trade
- Joël Lightbound, Minister of Government Transformation
- Heath MacDonald, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food
- Steven MacKinnon, Leader of the Government in the House of Commons
- David J. McGuinty, Minister of National Defence
- Jill McKnight, Minister of Veterans Affairs
- Lena Metlege Diab, Minister of Immigration
- Marjorie Michel, Minister of Health
- Eleanor Olszewski, Minister of Emergency Management
- Gregor Robertson, Minister of Housing and Infrastructure
- Maninder Sidhu, Minister of International Trade
- Evan Solomon, Minister of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Innovation
- Joanne Thompson, Minister of Fisheries
- Rechie Valdez, Minister of Women and Gender Equality
Supporting this Cabinet are ten secretaries of State tasked with advancing specific priorities, including rural development, youth, sport, and nature conservation.
“Our government will act to catalyze investment and build a new Canadian economy – one that creates higher-paying careers, raises incomes, and can withstand future shocks,” Carney said, adding that collaboration with provinces, territories, and Indigenous Peoples will be essential.
This new Ministry marks a transformative moment in Canadian governance, with a structure designed to meet pressing economic and social challenges while positioning the country as a global leader in innovation and resilience.