Mark Carney Forms New Cabinet: See Who Got What Role!

 Carney’s New Cabinet 2025: Key Highlights, Major Exits & Gender Balance

Mark Carney officially steps into his role as Prime Minister with a bold new cabinet structure. Following in Trudeau’s footsteps, Carney has committed to maintaining gender parity — his new cabinet includes 14 women and 14 men, excluding himself.

A Trusted Veteran Returns

Dominic LeBlanc, a long-serving MP since 2000 and a cabinet member since 2015, holds a prominent position in Carney’s team. A close friend of Carney’s predecessor and son of former Governor General Roméo LeBlanc, his inclusion signals continuity and trust.

A Cabinet with a Leaner Vision

Unlike Trudeau’s previous model, Carney has introduced a two-tiered system—dividing roles between a focused cabinet and a broader ministry. This approach echoes the governance style of earlier Canadian prime ministers.

The Prime Minister’s Office described it as a “leaner and more efficient team”, focused on delivering results at a critical time for the country.

Who Didn't Make the Cut?

Several familiar faces from Trudeau’s administration did not return in Carney’s reshuffle:

• Arielle Kayabaga, Kody Blois, and Ali Ehsassi – promoted to cabinet just 8.5 weeks ago, are now out.

• Terry Duguid, Nate Erskine-Smith, Rachel Bendayan, and Elisabeth Briere, all appointed in Trudeau’s final shuffle, have also been excluded.

• Jonathan Wilkinson, former Minister of Environment and Natural Resources, confirmed via social media that he’s not part of the new cabinet. He called his service “one of the greatest honours of my life.”

• Bill Blair, former Toronto Police Chief and Defence Minister, also didn’t return.

Strategic Decisions Behind the Cabinet

Marci Surkes, former senior advisor under Trudeau and now a strategist at Compass Rose, commented that Carney’s decisions will define the government’s tone. According to her, the priority is clear: “Who can lead and make tough decisions during this critical period for Canada?”

What Do Canadians Want?

Recent polling from Nanos Research reveals Canadians’ top two priorities:

1. Managing relations with U.S. President Donald Trump

2. Promoting cooperation among Parliament members