A new Prime Minister leading a new government

Back to work to defend Canadians against the threat of tariffs and to build up our country.

We were at Rideau Hall this afternoon, where Mark Carney was sworn in as Canada’s 24th Prime Minister.

I’m back as the Minister of Housing, Infrastructure and Communities and back to work. I have a list of things I’m working to get across the finish line before an election, and setting down ideas for what comes next.

Watch my interview on TVO: How Can Canada Make Housing Affordable

As I told my local Beach Metro News, we can expect an election sooner than later.

Every opposition party has said they intend to bring the government down. We’re set to have an election this year no matter what. And the new Prime Minister needs a new mandate, especially to deal with President Trump.

Of course, Prime Minister Trudeau leaves on a high note, in no small part because of how he’s stood up for Canada against Trump’s threats to our economic and national security.

We’ve had some disagreements over the years, but I’m also in politics because of Justin Trudeau’s commitment over a decade ago to more grassroots politics and I’m thankful to him for a great deal.

For his commitment to public service.

For meeting the moment in too many crises.

For making space for reasonable disagreement and more independence.

And for major progress in supporting families, climate action, reconciliation, and more.

The overriding focus for our new government and leader remains standing up against President Trump.

That work includes necessary retaliatory measures and firm diplomacy. It also means building Canada up with a stronger and more productive economy.

It is time to build. Especially housing and infrastructure.