Wednesday, May 14, 2025
On May 13, 2025, Prime Minister Mark Carney unveiled a streamlined cabinet, reducing the number of ministers from 39 to 29. This significant reshuffle aims to redefine Canada’s economic and environmental strategies, with potential implications for the nation’s water industry, encompassing wastewater, stormwater, drinking water, and conservation efforts.
Key cabinet changes affecting the water sector
• Minister of Environment and Climate Change: Julie Dabrusin has been appointed to this role, succeeding Terry Duguid. Dabrusin’s leadership is anticipated to influence policies related to water management and environmental protection.
• Minister of Energy and Natural Resources: Tim Hodgson, former CEO of Goldman Sachs Canada, takes over this portfolio. His appointment suggests a focus on integrating economic development with sustainable resource management, potentially impacting water resource policies.
• Minister of Emergency Management and Community Resilience: Eleanor Olszewski assumes this newly defined role, emphasizing the government’s commitment to addressing climate-related challenges, including those affecting water infrastructure and resilience.
