Carney’s swearing in is expected to be followed shortly after by the swearing in of his new cabinet
OTTAWA — Justin Trudeau’s last day as prime minister will be Friday, the day Mark Carney and a new cabinet are reportedly set to be sworn in by Governor General Mary Simon.
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A senior source confirmed reports that Canada will visit Rideau Hall Friday morning to officially be appointed Canada’s twenty-fourth prime minister on Friday, simultaneously marking the end of Trudeau’s nine year run in the job.
Carney’s swearing in is expected to be followed shortly after by the swearing in of his new cabinet, which is expected to be smaller than the current 37 members. There are currently seven ministers who have announced they will not be running in the upcoming federal election.
Carney’s transition team did not immediately respond to requests for comment.
More to come.
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