Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has appointed Anita Anand, a politician of Indian descent, as the country’s new Minister of Foreign Affairs in a major Cabinet reshuffle unveiled on Tuesday, May 13, 2025. The move marks a significant shift as Carney reorganizes his team following his recent election victory.
Anand, who previously served as Minister of National Defence, replaces Mélanie Joly, now appointed Minister of Industry. Her appointment comes amid heightened tensions between Canada and the United States, with a trade war escalating between the two nations.
François-Philippe Champagne retains his post as Minister of Finance, while Dominic LeBlanc continues as Minister of U.S. Trade — a key role during the current diplomatic and economic standoff with Washington.
Carney, who succeeded Justin Trudeau earlier this year and led the Liberal Party to a fresh mandate, said the new Cabinet reflects Canadians’ desire for firm leadership and national renewal.
“Canadians elected this new government with a strong mandate to define a new economic and security relationship with the United States and to build a stronger economy for all Canadians,” he said.
King Charles III, Canada’s head of state, is expected to deliver a speech outlining the government’s legislative agenda when Parliament resumes on May 27.
Carney stressed the need to move away from past models of U.S.-Canada integration, emphasizing ties with Canada’s founding nations, the United Kingdom and France.
The reshuffle saw more than 10 ministers dropped, including former Defence Minister Bill Blair. David McGuinty, formerly in charge of public safety, now heads the Defence Ministry.
Other notable appointments include Tim Hodgson, ex-Goldman Sachs Canada CEO, as Minister of Natural Resources. Former broadcaster Evan Solomon joins the Cabinet as the newly created Minister of Artificial Intelligence, reflecting the government’s tech-focused vision.
The Cabinet maintains gender parity, with women making up half the ministers, a tradition carried over from Trudeau’s administration.
Carney described the new team as one designed to “deliver the change Canadians want and need” as the Liberal government enters its fourth term in office.
