Canada's Employment Minister Randy Boissonnault Resigns

Randy Boissonnault, Canada's Employment Minister, resigned from Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's cabinet amid allegations of falsely claiming Indigenous heritage and involvement in a business that misrepresented itself as Indigenous-owned while bidding on federal contracts. His resignation comes after scrutiny from the National Post and calls for accountability from both Conservative and New Democratic Party lawmakers. Although Boissonnault described himself as 'non-status adopted Cree,' he later acknowledged inaccuracies regarding his family's heritage, which was confirmed to have Métis lineage instead. Trudeau's office announced the resignation just before a Question Period, stating that Boissonnault would focus on clearing the allegations against him. The incident raises concerns about the Liberal Party's integrity ahead of upcoming elections, complicating Trudeau's position as he seeks to secure a fourth consecutive term. This development leaves the cabinet without an Alberta representative at a critical time for the government.