Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney and his newly appointed cabinet are scheduled to be officially sworn in on Tuesday, May 13, 2025. The ceremony will commence at 10:30 a.m. local time (1430 GMT) in Ottawa and will be presided over by Governor General Mary Simon, the representative of King Charles, Canada’s head of state .

This event marks the formal beginning of Carney’s government following the Liberal Party’s victory in the recent federal election, where they secured a minority government with 169 seats in the House of Commons

Carney, who succeeded Justin Trudeau as leader of the Liberal Party, was sworn in as Canada’s 24th Prime Minister on March 14, 2025. Notably, he is the first Canadian prime minister born in any of its territories and the first since John Turner not to be sitting in the House of Commons at the time of appointment .

In his initial actions as Prime Minister, Carney signed a directive to eliminate the consumer portion of Canada’s carbon pricing policy, effective April 1, 2025, while maintaining the final carbon rebate payment to individuals. This policy change was implemented through an order in council signed by Governor General Mary Simon .

Carney’s appointment and subsequent policy decisions come amid heightened tensions with the United States, particularly concerning trade relations under President Donald Trump’s administration. Despite these challenges, U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer has expressed a willingness to collaborate with Prime Minister Carney to enhance manufacturing within North America .

The upcoming swearing-in ceremony will solidify Carney’s leadership as he navigates domestic policy changes and international relations.

Source: Reuters