Prime Minister Carney names new cabinet, including new agriculture minister

On May 13, 2025, Prime Minister Carney announced his new cabinet, which features a mix of returning and new faces.

This cabinet differs from previous ones, featuring fewer ministers and the return of Secretaries of State, who have specific roles, but are not officially part of the cabinet.

The new government plans to encourage investment and develop a resilient Canadian economy that offers higher-paying jobs, increases income, and can endure future challenges.

Key portfolios related to Canadian agriculture:
Heath MacDonald, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food

Health MacDonald, a politician from Prince Edward Island, will lead efforts within Canada’s agriculture sector. MacDonald has served as the Member of Parliament for Malpeque since 2021. Before his federal role, he was elected to the Legislative Assembly of Prince Edward Island in 2015, representing Cornwall-Meadowbank. He has held various ministerial positions including Minister of Economic Development and Tourism, and Minister of Finance.
Kody Blois, the previous Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, will not be returning to this role.
Eleanor Olszewski, Minister of Emergency Management and Community Resilience and Minister responsible for Prairies Economic Development Canada

Eleanor Olszewski, from Edmonton, Alberta, has extensive experience relevant to her new role. She has served as the Member of Parliament for Edmonton Centre since 2025. Olszewski holds degrees in pharmacy and law from the University of Alberta and has been a partner at an Edmonton law firm. Her background includes service as an Army reservist, a sessional lecturer, and a volunteer on healthcare and arts boards.