Here are the new faces in Prime Minister Carney’s cabinet
2021, representing the Halifax riding. She has experience working as a lawyer and as a member of the Nova Scotia Barristers’ Society. Diab has also served as the minister of justice and attorney general in the Nova Scotia provincial government.
In her new role, Diab will be responsible for overseeing Canada’s immigration policies, including refugee resettlement and citizenship applications. She will also play a key role in shaping the government’s response to the ongoing global refugee crisis.
Kevin LamoureuxKevin Lamoureux has been named the new minister of multiculturalism and official languages. (Justin Tang/The Canadian Press)Kevin Lamoureux, a longtime MP representing the Winnipeg North riding, has been appointed as the new minister of multiculturalism and official languages.
Lamoureux has been a vocal advocate for multiculturalism and language rights during his time in Parliament. He has previously served as the parliamentary secretary to the government House leader and to the minister of intergovernmental affairs.
As minister of multiculturalism and official languages, Lamoureux will be tasked with promoting and preserving Canada’s linguistic and cultural diversity. He will also work to strengthen relationships with ethnocultural communities across the country.
Karen VecchioKaren Vecchio has been named the new minister of families, children and social development. (Adrian Wyld/The Canadian Press)Karen Vecchio, MP for Elgin-Middlesex-London, has been appointed as the new minister of families, children and social development.
Vecchio has been a strong advocate for families and children during her time in Parliament. She has previously served as the deputy House leader for the Conservative Party and as the shadow minister for families, children and social development.
In her new role, Vecchio will be responsible for overseeing federal programs and services that support families, children and vulnerable populations. She will work to address issues such as poverty, housing insecurity and childcare affordability.
Overall, Prime Minister Mark Carney’s revamped cabinet reflects a mix of experienced MPs and fresh faces, with a focus on diversity and inclusion. The new ministers will be tasked with leading Canada through a period of recovery and rebuilding following the challenges of the past year. With a strong team in place, the government is poised to tackle pressing issues and deliver on its commitments to Canadians.
