Three impressive B.C. ministers part of new federal cabinet
Carla Qualtrough, MP for Delta, is the new minister for sport and persons with disabilities in the federal cabinet The new federal cabinet is smaller than the old one, and is chock full of people with impressive backgrounds. While Justin Trudeau promised a cabinet of 25 that was equally balanced between men and women, he only delivered on one of those promises. There are 31 in cabinet, including Trudeau. However, 15 (excluding the PM) are men and 15 are women. Three are from B.C. and all have impressive backgrounds. All are new MPs. The most senior minister is Jody Raybould-Wilson, 44, the new minister of justice. Elected in Vancouver-Granville, she has a background with the B.C. Treaty Commission, the Assembly of First Nations and as a Crown prosecutor. As an aboriginal woman, she sets a great example for other aboriginal people. However, her portfolio is a very complex one, with many issues (such as assisted suicide and legalizing marijuana) demanding immediate attention....