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Canada: Carney Swears In New Cabinet

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Canada: Carney Swears In New Cabinet
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MAY 13
Above: Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney attends the cabinet swearing-in ceremony at Rideau Hall in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada on May 13, 2025. Image copyright: DAVE CHAN/AFP via Getty Images
story last updated MAY 18

The Spin

Pro-government narrative

The new two-tiered cabinet structure demonstrates Carney's business-minded approach to governance, streamlining decision-making processes and empowering ministers with clear mandates. This focused approach, combined with the retention of experienced ministers in key positions, positions the government to effectively tackle pressing economic challenges and trade tensions with the United States under President Trump.

The Globe and MailToronto Star

Opposition narrative

Despite claims of a fresh approach, this cabinet reshuffle appears to be more cosmetic than substantive. The retention of key Trudeau-era figures and policies suggests continuity rather than change, with real power remaining centralized in the Prime Minister's Office and among senior staffers who will continue implementing the previous government's agenda behind the scenes. Once again, it's the same old tired Liberal agenda.

Western Standard

Narrative C

Despite not having a majority, Mark Carney, with this new cabinet, plans to govern as if he does. With 170 Liberal seats and effective support from Green MP Elizabeth May, Carney is just one vote shy of a majority. Through strategic moves, like backing a Conservative or New Democratic Party MP for Speaker and possibly poaching opposition members, Carney intends to push his agenda forward with minimal resistance, securing legislative victories without the need for full majority status.

Toronto Sun

Metaculus Prediction


Public Figures

Mark Carney

Donald Trump

Dominic LeBlanc

Mélanie Joly

Chrystia Freeland

Anita Anand

Francois-Philippe Champagne

Justin Trudeau


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