Carney brings Trudeau-era minister back into cabinet, adds responsibilities to 2 others

OTTAWA :Prime Minister Mark Carney reshuffled his front bench on Monday, bringing a Trudeau-era minister back into cabinet while assigning additional responsibilities to two senior ministers.Marc Miller has been appointed as the new Minister of Canadian Identity and Culture , with added responsibility for Official Languages*, marking his return to the federal cabinet.Meanwhile, Public Works and Procurement Minister Joël Lightbound has been given the additional role of Quebec Lieutenant, strengthening the government’s political coordination in the province.In another key change, Minister of Environment and Climate Change Julie Dabrusin has expanded her portfolio to include responsibility for Parks and Nature, placing federal conservation efforts directly under her oversight.The cabinet adjustments reflect Prime Minister Carney’s effort to strengthen political coordination, enhance cultural policy leadership, and streamline environmental and conservation governance.