Afghan Voice Agency (AVA): Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau made fundamental changes in his cabinet on the eve of the country's upcoming elections.
This is the first major change in Trudeau's cabinet ministers since Justin Trudeau was re-elected as prime minister in 2021 with a narrow victory.
According to reports, out of the 38 Trudeau cabinet members who were sworn in yesterday (Wednesday, July 26), only eight ministers remained in their positions.
According to media reports, many of the changes in Trudeau's cabinet were, as he said, an emphasis on the government's efforts to address the housing crisis in Canada.
Trudeau, who has been Canada's prime minister for eight years, said the fundamental changes will ensure Canada is ready to face "defining moments" at home and abroad.
Trudeau mentioned issues such as the impact of climate change, the continuation of the war in Ukraine and the world economic record on Canada and said: "People are aware that we are in challenging times not only in this country but around the world and the creation of a new energy It is important".
A major change in Trudeau's cabinet is the merger of the housing and infrastructure ministries, with former immigration minister Sean Fraser expected to take charge of the new ministry.
According to reports, this cabinet change is a response to the limited and unaffordable supply of housing in Canada at a time when immigration has increased Canada's population at a historic rate.
According to the Canadian Real Estate Association, the average housing price in Canada has reached 528,000 US dollars, and this is in the context that the housing price in the very populous city of Toronto, Canada is about 1,150,000 Canadian dollars. According to this report, the people of this country are the most indebted among the nations of the seven industrialized countries of the world (G7).
In his new changes, Trudeau has also changed the defense minister of this country. Anita Anand, who held the position for nearly two years, will replace Bill Blair as she heads the Treasury Board.
Canadian ministers who remain in their posts include Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland and Foreign Affairs Minister Melanie Joly.
The fundamental changes in Trudeau's cabinet have taken place following the housing crisis in Canada, in a situation where the next elections in this country will be held on or before October 20, 2025, and for this reason, Trudeau has focused on dealing with these crises before the elections.
According to media reports, the increase in the debt of Canadians has ranked first among the industrialized and wealthy countries of the Group of 7, while the United States and England, which are considered among the countries of the Group of Seven, have seen a decrease in household debt in the last 10 years compared to Canada.