By Caribbean News Global 
OTTAWA, Canada – Prime minister, Justin Trudeau, announced changes to the ministry following Bill Morneau resignation. He has also asked Her Excellency the Right Honourable Julie Payette, Governor General of Canada, to prorogue parliament. A speech from the Throne will be presented on Wednesday, September 23, 2020.
“This speech will present the government’s detailed vision for the future, and will provide the opportunity for a vote of confidence on this new plan,” the prime minister’s office (PMO) statement said.
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Chrystia Freeland, currently deputy prime minister and minister of intergovernmental affairs, becomes minister of finance. She will also remain deputy prime minister.
“Minister Freeland had a long career working for major publications such as the Financial Times and The Economist. For five years, she has been at the heart of economic issues, including the renegotiation of the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA). Recently, she played a crucial role in the Team Canada response to COVID-19. As the new minister of finance, she will lead the safe restart and recovery of our economy,” the prime minister’s statement said.
Dominic LeBlanc, currently president of the Queen’s Privy Council for Canada, becomes minister of intergovernmental affairs. He will also remain president of the Queen’s Privy Council for Canada.
“LeBlanc is familiar with his new portfolio, having served as minister of intergovernmental affairs from 2018 to 2019. Minister LeBlanc will continue to work with provinces and territories to ensure the well-being, health, and safety of Canadians from coast to coast to coast,” the PMO statement declared.
