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The Latest: Trudeau to announce new cabinet after winning second minority mandate

Oct 26, 2021 | 7:43 AM

OTTAWA — The Latest on Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s announcement of his new team of cabinet ministers. A major shuffle is expected. All times local:

9:26 a.m.

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and his wife Sophie Grégoire Trudeau have arrived at Rideau Hall. 

Trudeau said there is a lot of hard work ahead and that he is excited about today.

Trudeau will soon be announcing his new lineup of cabinet ministers after winning a minority government in the September federal election. 

Trudeau will be assembling a team that is intended to deliver on a half dozen priority commitments, including climate change, affordable housing and guiding Canada through the COVID-19 pandemic.

This report by The Canadian Press was first published Oct. 26, 2021.

The Canadian Press