MPs arriving at Rideau Hall to be sworn into Carney's cabinet
New cabinet will be Prime Minister Mark Carney's second — but his first since being elected. It is expected to be small and focused, according to an official with the Prime Minister's Office.
Half of the 30 or so ministers will be new faces, the PMO official said.
Sources have told CBC News that Sean Fraser will be justice minister, newly elected Tim Hodgson will be natural resources and energy minister and former Vancouver mayor Gregor Robertson will be housing minister.
Carney's first cabinet was composed of 23 ministers — 11 women and 13 men. Trudeau's last cabinet had 39 when sworn in.
Carney has said he's committed to hitting gender parity in this cabinet.
The PM is expected to announce a tiered cabinet, with up to 10 secretaries of state.
There will be a core group of senior ministers and a secondary group of more junior ministers, with smaller groups of staff and no new ministry created for them.
The cabinet will likely focus on fighting U.S. tariffs and building up the Canadian economy.
The swearing-in ceremony at Rideau Hall is expected to begin at 10:30 a.m. ET.
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