Outrage in Canada as Bill Blair is rumored to be Canada’s defence minister.
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is preparing an overhaul of his cabinet that will see his defense minister move to an economic portfolio.
Anita Anand, who has led Canada’s response to Russia’s war in Ukraine, will become president of the Treasury Board, according to a government official speaking on condition of anonymity ahead of the announcement. The role involves overseeing government spending and the public service and is currently held by Mona Fortier, who will be dropped from cabinet.
Other high profile moves will include Defence Minister Anita Anand going to “an economic portfolio” and Emergency Preparedness Minister Bill Blair taking over the defence portfolio.
Anand was tasked with shaping cultural change in the military amid widespread reports of sexual misconduct throughout the service.
Transport Minister Omar Alghabra, Procurement Minister Helena Jaczek, and Fisheries, Oceans and Coast Guard Minister Joyce Murray all announced Tuesday morning that they would not be seeking re-election on Twitter. Mental Health and Addictions Minister Carolyn Bennett announced her plans not to run again on Monday evening.
