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The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today released a new ministerial mandate letter to reflect recent changes to the Ministry and to guide the Government’s ongoing commitment to spur economic growth and create good, middle class jobs across the country.Over the past three years, the Government has taken significant strides to fulfill its mandate and deliver meaningful results for Canadians. This month, we took another important step to ensure those results reach Canadians living in rural and remote areas by naming the new Minister of Rural Economic Development, Bernadette Jordan.

The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today announced changes to the parliamentary secretaries.The parliamentary secretaries included in today’s announcement are either newly appointed, or taking on new responsibilities. The appointments are effective immediately.The changes to the parliamentary secretaries are as follows:

Greater opportunities, brighter futures, a better quality of life – nothing is more important than giving our kids the best possible education. Every child in Canada, no matter where they live, has the right to a quality education, and to receive that education in a safe and secure environment.The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today announced funding for Dene High School in La Loche, Saskatchewan, to support cultural and language-based programs, on-the-land activities, and mental health services for students.

The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today announced the following changes in the senior ranks of the Public Service:Marie Lemay, currently Deputy Minister of Public Services and Procurement, becomes Senior Advisor to the Privy Council Office, effective January 28, 2019, prior to an upcoming appointment.

Canada is committed to a renewed relationship with Indigenous peoples, based on recognition of rights, respect, cooperation, and partnership.

The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today announced changes to the Ministry and welcomed new members to Cabinet:

The Government of Canada is taking strong steps to protect the environment and grow the economy, while creating good, middle class jobs and more opportunities for Canadians.The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today announced support for a new geothermal power facility near Estevan in Southeastern Saskatchewan. The energy project, led by DEEP Earth Energy Production Corporation, is the first of its kind in Canada and taps into a new renewable energy resource.

The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today announced he will hold a Cabinet retreat in Sherbrooke, Quebec, from January 16 to 18.The Government of Canada has taken significant strides to fulfill its mandate to strengthen the middle class and support people working hard to join it.

Canada's post-secondary institutions are at the forefront of excellence in science, research, and innovation. They play a fundamental role in our society and help Canadians develop the skills and expertise they need to prepare for the jobs of today and tomorrow.The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today visited the newly built $32-million Industrial Training and Technology Centre at Thompson Rivers University in Kamloops, British Columbia. The Government of Canada provided $13.25 million in funding for this centre through the Post-Secondary Institutions Strategic Investment Fund.

The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today announced that by-elections will be held on February 25, 2019, in the following three electoral districts:Burnaby South, British ColumbiaOutremont, QuebecYork–Simcoe, Ontario