On July 26, 2023, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau participated in a swearing-in ceremony of members of the Canadian Ministry, at the Governor General’s official residence, Rideau Hall. Newly minted portfolios include the Minister of Citizens' Services and the Minister of Small Business, with changes in 30 other portfolios. 8 portfolios remain unchanged, including Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, Innovation, Science and Industry, Environment and Climate Change, Foreign Affairs, Indigenous Services, and various regional Economic Development Ministers.
Given the magnitude of the changes, it’s expected that several ministers will still be adjusting their offices well into the next parliamentary session, beginning September 18th, 2023. There are several key pieces of legislation, both recently passed and currently in progress, that will be taken over by new ministers, including the implementation of Bills C-11 and C-18 being taken over by Pascale St-Onge, Bill C-21 being taken over by Dominic Leblanc, and the implementation of Bill C-13 being taken over by Randy Boissonnault.
Read the latest report from EGA Canada to learn more.