Trudeau's cabinet shuffle deals a blow to Canada's NATO defence promises
Replacing Anita Anand with Bill Blair as Defence Minister can only prolong Canada’s laggard defence status
Stay updated with breaking news from John Ibbitson. Get real-time updates on events, politics, business, and more. Visit us for reliable news and exclusive interviews.
Replacing Anita Anand with Bill Blair as Defence Minister can only prolong Canada’s laggard defence status
Alaska Senator Dan Sullivan, a Republican, said Canada is ‘not even close’ to pulling it’s weight on NATO spending during a confirmation hearing
A throne speech and a rejigged front bench are unlikely to convince Canadians that the Liberals have the energy and ideas needed to move Canada forward
Mr. Trudeau is expected to announce a shuffle on Wednesday, an effort that comes ahead of a Liberal cabinet retreat in Prince Edward Island next month
As Mary Simon announced the 85 appointments, she called for greater diversity in nominations