Carney says single government mandate letter reflects a ‘unified mission’
- Prime Minister Mark Carney released a single mandate letter to his entire cabinet on May 21, 2025, in Ottawa during a press briefing at Parliament Hill.
- The mandate letter aims to unify the government’s mission following a secret two-day cabinet retreat in Gatineau and amid recent conflicting ministerial messages on pipeline policy.
- Carney emphasized the letter directs ministers to assess departmental governance, with cabinet committees led by chairs to drive and monitor progress before the new minority Parliament convenes next week.
- He said the letter outlines core priorities including lowering the cost of living, securing Canada’s safety, and reconfiguring international relations, describing it as reflecting "a unified mission."
- The single mandate letter suggests a coordinated government approach to build a strong, inclusive economy and maintain security, with results to be evaluated by defined goals and measures of success.
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Single Government Mandate Letter Signals a ‘Unified Mission,’ Carney Says
Prime Minister Mark Carney has outlined several key priorities for his cabinet in a new mandate letter, committing his government to lowering living costs and reshaping some of Canada’s key international partnerships. Carney has issued a single mandate letter for all of his new ministers, a departure from the traditional series of individual assignments. The letter indicates that every member of his cabinet shares “a unified mission,” the prime …
Mark Carney lays out handful of collective core priorities in government mandate letter
Prime Minister Mark Carney laid out a handful of collective core priorities for his new ministers on Wednesday, vowing his government will work to bring down the cost of living and reconfigure some of Canada’s most important international relationships.
Carney says single government mandate letter reflects a 'unified mission'
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney laid out a handful of collective core priorities for his new ministers on Wednesday, vowing his government will work to bring down the cost of living and reconfigure some of Canada’s most important international relationships. Carney released just one single mandate letter publicly for his entire cabinet, rather than […]
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