The arrivals have been open to the public for the last several years, but there was no public announcement of that invitation.
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At 10:30 a.m. ET, 9:30 SK time, Governor General David Johnston will preside over the swearing-in of Trudeau, as Canada’s 23rd prime minister, and the members of the 29th Canadian ministry.
As an MP for Mississauga-Brampton South from 2004 to 2011, Mr Bains also served as the Parliamentary Secretary to the Prime Minister in 2005.
A new era in Canadian federal politics is set to begin Wednesday, when Justin Trudeau is officially sworn in as prime minister and officially unveils the Liberal team responsible for making good on his promises.
Among the other first challenges the new Liberal government will face is sticking to campaign promises of delivering on tax changes for the middle class, and bringing more Syrian and Iraqi refugees to Canada. He made the pledge before knowing which of his female candidates would be elected as MPs meaning this is Canada’s first affirmative action cabinet.
The Ottawa Citizen’s Kady O’Malley tweets from Justin Trudeau’s swearing in ceremony and Rideau Hall..
The oaths, which end in “so help me God”, can be altered should individuals chose to “affirm” their oath, in which case the word “swear” is replaced by the word “declare”, and the expression “so help me God” is omitted.
Outgoing Prime Minister Stephen Harper will have submitted his resignation to the Governor General shortly before the signing in ceremony. Of those, women held 12 portfolios, including transport, environment, public works and labour. Tall and trim, he is a former school teacher and member of Parliament since 2008.
Just who will be in Trudeau’s first cabinet remains a closely guarded secret.
Liberal sources said Mr. Trudeau wants his cabinet to reflect Canada’s ethnic diversity, all the while featuring gender parity and including representatives from all provinces and a member from the North.
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McLeod, younger brother of NWT Premier Bob, made clear his ambition of earning a cabinet post even before his election on October 19, unseating New Democrat Dennis Bevington.
