Overview

• Prime Minister Mark Carney reshuffled his cabinet, introducing 24 new members and reassigning key Canada–U.S. relations roles to signal a leadership reset.
• Nate Erskine-Smith, who served as housing minister, was among 10 ministers removed from the cabinet, alongside Bill Blair, Jonathan Wilkinson, and Terry Duguid.
• Erskine-Smith publicly stated he feels disrespected by his removal, citing his commitment to tackling the housing crisis as a key reason for his return to federal politics.
• The Beaches–East York MP, who initially announced his retirement in January 2024, reversed his decision in December 2024 after being appointed housing minister by Justin Trudeau.
• Erskine-Smith plans to focus on his constituents, restart his podcast, and approach his role in Parliament with what he describes as a renewed sense of freedom.