Trudeau promotes eight Liberal MPs, moves ministers in long-awaited cabinet shuffle

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau attempted to revive his embattled government on Dec. 20 with a cabinet major shake-up.

After months of pressure to change his senior team as Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, left, appointed eight new MPs to cabinet, including Minister of Seniors Joanne Thompson.The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

News

BY SAMANTHA WRIGHT ALLEN, IAN CAMPBELL, SOPHALL DUCH, STUART BENSON

December 20, 2024

UPDATED December 20, 2024

RIDEAU HALL—On a cold winter morning in Ottawa, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau made major changes to his embattled government, four days after his top cabinet minister suddenly resigned from cabinet and blew up his script. The prime minister shuffled his cabinet at Rideau H...

To keep reading, subscribe and become a political insider.

Only $7.76 a week for an annual subscription.

Enjoy unlimited website access and the digital newspaper.

Cancel anytime.

Already a Subscriber?

Get Today’s Headlines Newsletter

Your quick scan of the news you need each weekday to be the smartest person in the room.

By entering your email address you consent to receive email from The Hill Times containing news, analysis, updates and offers. You may unsubscribe at any time. See our privacy policy