Canada’s cabinet still has no official marching orders
Politics Insider for Dec 8, 2021: Justin Trudeau’s running late; a former commander is charged with sexual assault; and a new bill could change drug sentencing
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The climate committee double-double
Paul Wells: The government has named two cabinet committees with identical mandates, in a system sure to collapse under the weight of its own absurdity
There’s no you in Team Trudeau
Paul Wells: In all of Trudeau’s behaviour since the election it’s hard not to notice a habit of mind and a pattern of behaviour
With his cabinet shuffle, Trudeau floods the zone
Andrew MacDougall: In a big shuffle that featured some curious moves, at least one thing was clear: the PM’s focus on keeping open his path to victory
Trudeau sends a signal to Alberta. Cue the squirming.
Alberta got its cabinet minister, but the real focus will be on the new names at environment and natural resources, and how they apply the government’s ’just transition’
Trudeau’s new cabinet: Serious people in charge of serious files
The PM has put smart people into big and difficult roles. The challenge—for him and his legacy—will be whether he can give them space to do their jobs.
Introducing the Minister of Memes, Distractingly Good Hair and Spilling the Hot Tea
SATIRE: On this cabinet swearing-in day, we humbly suggest a set of additional personnel that could prove helpful in the days ahead
It’s raining, it’s pouring, the PM names a cabinet
Image of the week: Justin Trudeau strolled up to Rideau Hall, umbrella in hand and storms brewing. It was a world apart from the happier times of 2015.
Five key takeaways from Trudeau’s substantial cabinet shuffle
Major portfolios are switching hands, and some new roles have been created. It points to shifting priorities and a new power balance in Trudeau’s Ottawa.
Time for Justin Trudeau to make a cabinet
Politics Insider for Oct. 26, 2021: Who will be in and who will be out in the post-election shake-up? Plus, some cranky MPs.