Kody Blois appointed Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food and Rural Economic Development in Carney’s cabinet

In a ceremony held at Rideau Hall and presided over by Governor General Mary Simon, Canada’s new Prime Minister, Mark Carney, was sworn in alongside members of the 30th Canadian Ministry.

This new Cabinet, described as leaner and more focused, includes a mix of returning ministers, seasoned leaders, and fresh voices, all aimed at addressing the key issues facing Canadians today.

Among the notable appointments is Kody Blois, who has been named Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food and Rural Economic Development. Blois takes over the position from former Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, Lawrence MacAulay. Blois is expected to bring innovative ideas and a fresh perspective to the role, focusing on strengthening Canada’s agricultural sector and supporting rural communities.

Prime Minister Carney underscored the critical role of this newly assembled team.

“This team is build for immediate action and focused on protecting Canadian workers, supporting their families, and growing this great country. We are changing how things work, so our government can deliver to Canadians faster — and we have an experienced team that is made to meet the moment we are in. Our government is united and strong, and we are getting right to work,” says Prime Minister Carney.

The new Cabinet also includes key figures such as Dominic LeBlanc as Minister of International Trade and Intergovernmental Affairs, Mélanie Joly as Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Development, and François-Philippe Champagne as Minister of Finance. 

The new Cabinet can be found below.

• Mark Carney, Prime Minister
• Dominic LeBlanc, Minister of International Trade and Intergovernmental Affairs and President of the King’s Privy Council for Canada
• Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Development
• François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Finance
• Anita Anand, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry
• Bill Blair, Minister of National Defence
• Patty Hajdu, Minister of Indigenous Services
• Jonathan Wilkinson, Minister of Energy and Natural Resources
• Ginette Petitpas Taylor, President of the Treasury Board
• Steven Guilbeault, Minister of Canadian Culture and Identity, Parks Canada and Quebec Lieutenant
• Chrystia Freeland, Minister of Transport and Internal Trade
• Kamal Khera, Minister of Health
• Gary Anandasangaree, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada and Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs
• Rechie Valdez, Chief Government Whip
• Steven MacKinnon, Minister of Jobs and Families
• David J. McGuinty, Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness
• Terry Duguid, Minister of Environment and Climate Change
• Nate Erskine-Smith, Minister of Housing, Infrastructure and Communities
• Rachel Bendayan, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship
• Élisabeth Brière, Minister of Veterans Affairs and Minister responsible for the Canada Revenue Agency
• Joanne Thompson, Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard
• Arielle Kayabaga, Leader of the Government in the House of Commons and Minister of Democratic Institutions
• Kody Blois, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food and Rural Economic Development
• Ali Ehsassi, Minister of Government Transformation, Public Services and Procurement