Political drama eclipsed Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's move to rejuvenate his cabinet with fresh faces following a tumultuous week, underscoring questions about how much gas he has left in the tank as Liberal leader.
The shuffle came five days after Chrystia Freeland abruptly resigned as finance minister Monday after Trudeau had told her he was going to demote her to a different job. The move prompted a new uprising against Trudeau, with more than a dozen Liberal MPs now openly calling for him to resign.
The typical excitement and celebratory vibes of a cabinet shuffle were absent Friday, as eight backbench Liberals were promoted to cabinet and four existing ministers got new or additional roles.
Here is a look at some scenes from the swearing-in ceremony at Rideau Hall in Ottawa.
This report by ´ºÉ«Ö±²¥was first published Dec. 20, 2024.
