Mark Carney names Anita Anand as Canada’s new foreign miner | World News

Mark Carney, Canada’s newly elected Prime Miner, has appointed Anita Anand as the country’s foreign miner as part of a cabinet reshuffle, highlighting the growing presence and influence of the Indian diaspora in Canadian politics.
Anand, who has roots in India, replaces Mélanie Joly and will now lead Canada’s foreign affairs minry. She previously served as defence miner and held other key portfolios. Her appointment continues the trend of prominent roles being held Canadians of Indian origin in government.
Carney took over leadership from Justin Trudeau earlier this year and led the Liberal Party to victory in last month’s national election. In the new cabinet, women continue to make up half the members, maintaining the balance seen in previous Liberal adminrations.
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François-Philippe Champagne continues as finance miner, and Dominic LeBlanc remains responsible for US and intergovernmental trade, at a time when Canada is navigating a tense trade relationship with the United States.
More than 10 miners from the previous cabinet were dropped, including former defence miner Bill Blair. David McGuinty will now take over the defence portfolio. Former journal Evan Solomon joins the cabinet as miner for artificial intelligence.
Anand’s elevation has drawn attention among the Indian diaspora in Canada and abroad. She has often spoken about her family’s journey from India to Nova Scotia, and her appointment is seen as a moment of pride for many Indian-origin Canadians.
In a statement, Carney said the new cabinet was chosen to “deliver the change Canadians want and need” as his government begins its fourth term.Story continues below this ad
The reshuffle reflects Canada’s evolving political landscape, where members of the Indian diaspora are playing an increasingly central role in national leadership.
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