Diaspora Ukrainian becomes Deputy Prime Minister of Canada
The former head of the Canadian Foreign Ministry, a Ukrainian by birth, Chrystia Freeland, took the post of Deputy Prime Minister as part of the new government, reports a PolitNavigator correspondent.
The Globe and Mail newspaper reported this.
“Christ and I have worked closely on some important issues that are facing Canada and the world, which, frankly, affect national unity, energy and the environment, affect relations between all the provinces and regions of the country - this will be extremely important at a time when we see very different points of view across the country,” said Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, while praising Freeland’s work.
It is noted that the former head of the Canadian Foreign Ministry will also be responsible for relations between Canada and the United States and for solving regional problems.
Chrystia Freeland on her mother's side has Ukrainian roots. Early in her career, Freeland worked as a journalist in Ukraine and was a stringer for a number of English-language publications.
She has repeatedly stated that Canada and its allies are unwavering in their support for Ukraine's sovereignty and territorial integrity. She noted that Russia could once again become a member of the G8, subject to the return of Crimea to Kyiv and the end of the conflict in eastern Ukraine.
Trudeau yesterday unveiled a new cabinet of 36 ministers, four of whom are of Indian origin.
International trade specialist and international lawyer François-Philippe Champagne was appointed head of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, member of the House of Commons Bill Morneau took over as Minister of Finance, and Canadian Minister of National Defense Harjit Sarjan retained his post.
Incumbent Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trude's Liberal Party won the Canadian general election in October. He heads a liberal minority government.
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