Liberal chief Justin Trudeau, 43, takes office with a gender-balanced cabinet

Thursday, November 5th 2015 - 07:17 UTC

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Justin Trudeau was sworn in Wednesday as Canada's prime minister, ending 10 years of Conservative rule. Trudeau led his Liberal Party to a commanding victory in parliamentary elections last month, taking 184 seats compared with 99 for Stephen Harper's Conservative Party. Read full article

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Troy Tempest
Trudeau brought with him a message of bi-partisan cooperation- a refreshing change.
Nov 05th, 2015 - 03:29 pm - Link - Report abuse 0
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ChrisR
Isn't that handy having an equal balance of the sexes in his cabinet?

Could it be he has chosen weaker appointments simply due to their sex, man or woman?

The Liberals can't help themselves but always interfere where actual ability is the ONLY real option.

What a poor start.
Nov 05th, 2015 - 05:55 pm - Link - Report abuse 0
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Troy Tempest
2 chrisR

I understand your point, but I think you should look at the education and qualifications of the people selected.

Additionally, these people are far more relevant to their posts than their predecessors under the Conservatives. For example, the Minister for the Status of Women is a woman with a Phd. This post used to be filled by a man.
The Ministers of National Defence were Bay Street money men, or career politicians. The new Minister is a highly decorated ex-soldier who did a tour of duty in Bosnia, at least two tours in Afghanistan, widely praised for his actions and leadership. He was a Lt. Col. commanding a Reserves regiment, before a distinguished career as Vancouver Police Detective, for the anti-gang squad.
Other selections are similarly appropriate.

One hopes that they will be permitted to run their ministries as they deem appropriate- that would be a welcome change from the previous administration, where power was centred in the Prime Minister's Office.
Nov 05th, 2015 - 06:24 pm - Link - Report abuse 0
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ChrisR
@ 3 Troy Tempest
“the Minister for the Status of Women is a woman with a PhD. This post used to be filled by a man.”

No wonder they lost!
Nov 06th, 2015 - 05:50 pm - Link - Report abuse 0
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Troy Tempest
@4 ChrisR,

For perspective, Trudeau only appointed 3 more women than Harper.

His appointees are well-qualified first.
Nov 06th, 2015 - 06:11 pm - Link - Report abuse 0
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