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One of the worst kept secrets - re: Rona Ambrose - is now official, as she is no longer in the environment portfolio. She now takes over (surprise, surprise) intergovernmental affairs.
Prime Minister Stephen Harper unveiled a newly expanded cabinet Thursday, moving Rona Ambrose out of her environment portfolio as he tries to recover political ground lost in the debate on climate change.
Thirteen, including five new ministers, were involved in the shuffle as Harper moved to overhaul his minority government with the threat of a looming spring election.
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Meanwhile, John Baird leaves his post with the Treasury Board to take over the increasingly important environment portfolio.
In other significant changes, Robert Nicholson moves from government House leader to justice minister; Monte Solberg gives up the immigration portfolio to become human resources minister; and Vic Toews leaves his justice post to become Treasury Board president.
Peter Van Loan has become House leader while Senator Marjory LeBreton has taken on the post of secretary of state for seniors in addition to her current role as leader of the government in the Senate.
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And looks generally like Harper is staying with the same agenda for the upcoming session:
The prime minister said in a statement that the government will pursue an active agenda for 2007 that will include:- Presentation of a budget that controls spending, lowers taxes, and offers provinces a fair deal to restore fiscal balance;
- Cracking down on crime;
- Working to make Canada's institutions more accountable;
- Standing up for the nation's interests on the world stage; and
- Action to protect the environment and health of Canadians.