Prime Minister Justin Trudeau removed a fifth of his cabinet members from their positions on Wednesday..According to Blacklock’s Reporter, Trudeau told reporters he needed a “team with fresh energy.”.“This is a moment of putting forward the strongest possible team with fresh energy,” said Trudeau. .“There are lots of big things ahead and we’re going to stay focused on delivering them because that’s what Canadians want.”.Seven of 38 cabinet members were dismissed, including Transport Minister Omar Alghabra, Addictions Minister Carolyn Bennett, Treasury Board President Mona Fortier, Public Works Minister Helene Jaczek, Attorney General David Lametti, Public Safety Minister Marco Mendicino and Fisheries Minister Joyce Murray..“These are big changes, not small changes,” said Trudeau. The cabinet remains at 38 ministers with new appointees. No new portfolios were added..“You’ve fired seven cabinet ministers; is today’s change an admission things have not gone well?” asked a reporter. .“On the contrary,” replied Trudeau..“Why should the average Canadian even care?” asked a reporter. .“The reality is this is the team that’s going to continue to be there,” replied Trudeau..“Can you commit now that you’ve done this major shuffling of cabinet that you won’t pull the plug on the minority Parliament?” asked a reporter. .“We have so much work to do over the coming years,” replied Trudeau..“There are lots of big things ahead and we are going to stay focused on delivering them because that is what Canadians want,” said Trudeau. .Parliament is taking a summer break and will resume on Monday, September 18..“It is a clear contrast from the brokenist philosophy that the leader of the Conservative Party continues to put forward,” said Trudeau. He did not elaborate..On Wednesday, Opposition Leader Pierre Poilievre said he anticipated little difference in how the government is run..“Justin Trudeau may have fired many of his cabinet ministers but he is as out of touch as ever,” Poilievre said in a statement..“Trudeau and his loyal ministers, new and old, have no plan to make life more affordable for struggling Canadians,” said Poilievre. .“The minister that really needs to be shuffled out is Justin Trudeau. His record is one of failure.”.Bloc Québécois leader Yves-François Blanchet stated that the extent of the cabinet dismissals was significant..“The cabinet shuffle demonstrates the government itself is aware several of its departments are dysfunctional,” said Blanchet..“They have been unable to manage issues: the passport crisis, the chaos at the airports, the housing crisis, foreign interference, delays in immigration files, Employment Insurance in particular.”.NDP leader Jagmeet Singh said that the cabinet shuffle does not matter..“Under Justin Trudeau, it costs more than ever to rent or buy a place to live,” said Singh. .“Shuffling out-of-touch ministers won’t change that.”
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau removed a fifth of his cabinet members from their positions on Wednesday..According to Blacklock’s Reporter, Trudeau told reporters he needed a “team with fresh energy.”.“This is a moment of putting forward the strongest possible team with fresh energy,” said Trudeau. .“There are lots of big things ahead and we’re going to stay focused on delivering them because that’s what Canadians want.”.Seven of 38 cabinet members were dismissed, including Transport Minister Omar Alghabra, Addictions Minister Carolyn Bennett, Treasury Board President Mona Fortier, Public Works Minister Helene Jaczek, Attorney General David Lametti, Public Safety Minister Marco Mendicino and Fisheries Minister Joyce Murray..“These are big changes, not small changes,” said Trudeau. The cabinet remains at 38 ministers with new appointees. No new portfolios were added..“You’ve fired seven cabinet ministers; is today’s change an admission things have not gone well?” asked a reporter. .“On the contrary,” replied Trudeau..“Why should the average Canadian even care?” asked a reporter. .“The reality is this is the team that’s going to continue to be there,” replied Trudeau..“Can you commit now that you’ve done this major shuffling of cabinet that you won’t pull the plug on the minority Parliament?” asked a reporter. .“We have so much work to do over the coming years,” replied Trudeau..“There are lots of big things ahead and we are going to stay focused on delivering them because that is what Canadians want,” said Trudeau. .Parliament is taking a summer break and will resume on Monday, September 18..“It is a clear contrast from the brokenist philosophy that the leader of the Conservative Party continues to put forward,” said Trudeau. He did not elaborate..On Wednesday, Opposition Leader Pierre Poilievre said he anticipated little difference in how the government is run..“Justin Trudeau may have fired many of his cabinet ministers but he is as out of touch as ever,” Poilievre said in a statement..“Trudeau and his loyal ministers, new and old, have no plan to make life more affordable for struggling Canadians,” said Poilievre. .“The minister that really needs to be shuffled out is Justin Trudeau. His record is one of failure.”.Bloc Québécois leader Yves-François Blanchet stated that the extent of the cabinet dismissals was significant..“The cabinet shuffle demonstrates the government itself is aware several of its departments are dysfunctional,” said Blanchet..“They have been unable to manage issues: the passport crisis, the chaos at the airports, the housing crisis, foreign interference, delays in immigration files, Employment Insurance in particular.”.NDP leader Jagmeet Singh said that the cabinet shuffle does not matter..“Under Justin Trudeau, it costs more than ever to rent or buy a place to live,” said Singh. .“Shuffling out-of-touch ministers won’t change that.”
