OTTAWA — Newly sworn-in Prime Minister Mark Carney’s cabinet may only be around for a short time before an election is called, but he has made some intriguing changes to his ministers’ responsibilities.&nbsp;

Carney unveiled his picks for cabinet in a swearing in ceremony at Rideau Hall on Friday, five days after winning the leadership of the Liberal party.

With Canada in the midst of a trade war and seven former ministers not seeking re-election, Carney trimmed the size of the federal Liberal cabinet to 24 including himself, down from its previous size of 37 under Justin Trudeau, who officially resigned on Friday.

Newly sworn-in Prime Minister Mark Carney has dropped the portfolio of women and equality in his new cabinet.{ai:summary}Newly sworn-in Prime Minister Mark Carney has restructured his cabinet, reducing its size from 37 to 24 members, including himself. This change comes as Canada faces a trade war and with seven former ministers opting not to seek re-election. Carney's cabinet adjustments were announced shortly after he won the Liberal party leadership, indicating a potential shift in governance as an election looms. #politics

Out with women and gender, in with 'Canadian identity' in new Carney cabinet

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