David McGuinty replaces Bill Blair as defence minister

  • Canadian Press

Prime Minister Mark Carney responds to a question during a news conference in Ottawa on Friday, May 2, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Adrian Wyld

OTTAWA -- Prime Minister Mark Carney has dropped Bill Blair from cabinet and named David McGuinty to the role of defence minister.

McGuinty was recently in charge of public safety, which is now being headed by former justice minister Gary Anandasangaree.

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