OTTAWA, July 18 (Xinhua) -- Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced a considerable cabinet shake-up Wednesday morning, expanding his cabinet with five new ministries and adjusting several titles.
The new cabinet will put a focus on innovation and trade, while building stronger relations with provinces and securing the border, a press release from Trudeau's office said.
In one of the most significant changes, Jim Carr, who had been minister of natural resources, was named minister of international trade diversification, a new title that shows the government's focus on trade affairs.
"The changes to the ministry will place an even greater focus on diversifying international trade, supporting and growing small businesses, expanding tourism, promoting our exports and improving trade within our own borders," the release said.
