Justin Trudeau boosts diversity and economic prowess with major Cabinet reshuffle
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has appointed Anita Anand, a woman of Indian origin, as the new treasury board president in a significant Cabinet shuffle emphasizing diversity and economic growth. Anand, with a background in governance and capital markets, expressed her excitement about her new role and commitment to delivering economic growth and affordability for all Canadians. The reshuffle also included the promotion of other notable Indian-Canadians to key positions within the Trudeau government, reflecting their commitment to diversity and inclusion. This new Cabinet aims to work closely with the public service to address the priorities of Canadians and drive economic recovery.
In a significant Cabinet shuffle, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has appointed Anita Anand, a woman of Indian origin, as the new treasury board president.
A defense shuffle!
— Dalia Ziada - داليا زيادة (@daliaziada) July 27, 2023
Anita Anand, an inspiring lady, is stepping down as #Canada's Minister of Defense to assume the role of President of Treasury Board.
👉 Bill Blair from the Liberal Party, former Police Chief has taken the lead of Canada's Ministry of National Defense. pic.twitter.com/ffotcY7LzZ
Anand, who previously served as the defense minister, expressed her excitement about her new role in a series of tweets, stating that she is honoured to be part of the government's economic team and is committed to delivering economic growth and affordability for all Canadians. Anita Anand, who was elected as the Member of Parliament for Oakville in 2019, has a remarkable background in governance and capital markets.
She has served as the Minister of National Defense and Minister of Public Services and Procurement. Prior to her political career, Anand worked as a professor of law at the University of Toronto and conducted extensive research on financial market regulation, corporate governance, and shareholder rights. Anand's appointment is seen as part of Trudeau's efforts to strengthen the economic policy team within the Canadian government.
The reshuffle also saw other notable changes, including the promotion of Harjit Sajjan, an Indian-Canadian, to the position of King's Privy Council president and minister of emergency preparedness.
Kamal Khera, another Indian-Canadian, took on the portfolio of diversity, inclusion, and persons with disabilities, while Arif Virani, a lawyer with Ismaili Muslim roots, became Canada's new minister of justice and attorney general.
Trudeau's announcement also included the appointment of Ruby Sahota, the daughter of Indian immigrant parents, as the new chief government whip, and the assignment of Karina Gould as the new leader of the Canadian government in the House of Commons.
I’m excited to take on the role of President of the Treasury Board. Canadians elected us to deliver economic growth and to make life more affordable – and this job is at the heart of that agenda. It’s an honour to be a part of our government’s economic team. pic.twitter.com/VVjFEtoLDQ
— Anita Anand (@AnitaAnandMP) July 26, 2023
These changes reflect the Canadian government's commitment to diversity and inclusion, as well as its focus on economic growth and affordability. The new Cabinet is expected to work closely with the professional public service to deliver results that address the priorities of Canadians.
With the appointment of Anita Anand and other talented individuals, Prime Minister Trudeau aims to build a strong economic team that will drive Canada's economic recovery and make life more affordable for its citizens.