PM Trudeau Appoints Anita Anand as New Transport Minister Following Pablo Rodriguez’s Cabinet Exit
Rodriguez, who will continue to represent the Honoré-Mercier constituency, has opted to serve as an Independent MP until he officially launches his leadership campaign next January.
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has made a notable adjustment to his cabinet, appointing Treasury Board President Anita Anand as Canada’s new Minister of Transport. This announcement comes in the wake of longtime cabinet minister Pablo Rodriguez’s decision to leave his ministerial role to pursue leadership of the Quebec Liberal Party (QLP).
Rodriguez’s departure from Trudeau’s front bench has created a void in the Liberal ranks, particularly in Quebec, a position previously held by him. To fill this gap, Minister of Procurement Jean Yves Duclos will assume the role of Quebec lieutenant.
Anand’s swearing-in ceremony took place at Rideau Hall on Thursday afternoon. Although Trudeau was absent from the event, Governor General Mary Simon was present, along with a modest group of family members and staff. This transition signals a potential broader cabinet reshuffle in the coming months, according to sources speaking with CTV News.
In her first public remarks as Transport Minister, Anand expressed gratitude for Rodriguez’s contributions but remained tight-lipped about the implications of his departure for the Liberal party’s future. “His decision is his own, and I wish him all the best,” Anand stated, steering clear of speculating on the political ramifications.
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