Canada Prime Minister Carney Forms New Cabinet to Reshape U.S. Trade Relations

Prime Minister Mark Carney has formed a new Canadian cabinet with a focus on reshaping U.S. trade relations, public safety, immigration, and the cost of living. The cabinet includes 23 to 28 ministers, with several new faces and the return of some traditional roles, such as Ministers of State, emphasizing gender balance and regional representation. Key appointments include Maninder Sidhu as Minister of International Trade, Anita Anand as Foreign Minister, and Lena Diab as Minister of Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship, whose experience is expected to bring stability to Canada's immigration sector. The cabinet reshuffle also aims to address economic stability and domestic affordability while restoring portfolios like Women and Gender Equality and Official Languages, though concerns remain about the absence of a dedicated minister for accessibility. This new lineup follows Carney's meeting with former U.S. President Trump, signaling a willingness to negotiate a new trade deal and focus on breaking down internal trade barriers within Canada. Notable exclusions from the cabinet include Bill Blair and Jonathan Wilkinson, with newcomers like Tim Hodgson taking on significant roles such as natural resources.