Prime Minister Justin Trudeau rejigs Cabinet

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau removed seven ministers, and reshuffled several portfolios including that of current Minister of National Defence Anita Anand, who will be the new Treasury Board chairperson.

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau removed seven ministers, and reshuffled several portfolios including that of current Minister of National Defence Anita Anand, who will be the new Treasury Board chairperson.

The other two Indo-Canadians in the Cabinet were also transferred to new posts. Kamal Khera was shifted from the Seniors portfolio to become Minister of Diversity, Inclusion, and Persons with Disabilities while Harjit Sajjan becomes the new Minister of Emergency Preparedness after having served as Minister of International Development.

Another Indo-Canadian made his debut in the Cabinet was Arif Virani, who represents Parkdale-High Park in Toronto, who was appointed as the Minister of Justice and Attorney General. This was a major promotion for Virani, the child of Indian refugees from Uganda, who had earlier served as Parliamentary Secretary in various capacities.