Federal cabinet shuffle delayed due to train disaster
Posted Jul 12, 2013 05:08:10 PM.
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OTTAWA – A federal cabinet shuffle expected this week has been delayed in the wake of the Lac-Megantic tragedy.
The changes to be made to the Prime Minister’s cabinet will be big, considering that the Public Safety and Fisheries ministers have both resigned, the leader of the government in the senate has stepped down, and two ministers of state say they won’t be seeking re-election.
Departments that could see some changes include health, heritage, immigration, and defence.
Some political scientists speculate that Peter Kent will lose his title as Environment Minister, with no replacement portfolio.
John Baird may leave Foreign Affairs for something a little closer to home, and Jason Kenney could finally move off Immigration and onto something else.
It’s believed Finance Minister Jim Flaherty has the only safe cabinet seat.
