Indigenous Services Minister Gull-Masty says she’s eager to ‘succeed’ under ‘huge pressure,’ as Indigenous leaders welcome ‘progress’ in cabinet picks

Indigenous Services Canada is being headed by an Indigenous person for the first time ever—something Mandy Gull-Masty says adds to the ‘pressure’ to succeed, as she feels out her new role under the weight of ‘a lot of eyes watching.’
Prime Minister Mark Carney, left, Indigenous Services Minister Mandy Gull-Masty, and Governor General Mary Simon at the May 13 cabinet ceremony.

Having three Indigenous ministers in cabinet is cause for "cautious optimism," say Indigenous leaders, some of whom welcome the "lived experience" on Prime Minister Mark Carney's senior team, but warn that blame for government inaction should not fall at their feet.

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