PM Trudeau delivers marching orders to new ministers
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Prime Minister Justin Trudeau issued his ministerial mandate letters Thursday, outlining how he expects his cabinet to fulfill the Liberals' federal election pledge to leading the country out of the COVID-19 crisis, and into a new era of considerable change.
The letters include emphasis on building “a more resilient future,” and prioritizing the need to address affordability, tackle the persisting threat of climate change, as well as promoting diversity and pursuing Indigenous reconciliation amid “profound systemic inequities.”
These letters are essentially marching orders for each minister, in which the prime minister spells out his expectations and priorities, calling on his front bench to act on certain campaign and throne speech commitments.
“As we work to finish the fight against COVID-19 and build a better Canada, our team will continue to put Canadians first and tackle the challenges of today and tomorrow,” said Trudeau in a statement marking the release of the 38 letters, one for each cabinet minister.
Among the highlights:
