New Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau stands in front of his cabinet outside Rideau Hall in Ottawa. Trudeau and his 30-person team were sworn in to their positions on Wednesday

New Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau stands in front of his cabinet outside Rideau Hall in Ottawa. Trudeau and his 30-person team were sworn in to their positions on Wednesday

VIDEO: Justin Trudeau says his cabinet ‘looks like Canada’

Trudeau and his gender-equal cabinet – 50 per cent women, 50 per cent men – were sworn in to their positions in Ottawa on Wednesday.



Justin Trudeau says his newly appointed, gender-balanced cabinet reflects the country’s diversity. The new Liberal prime minister pledged Wednesday to “keep the promises” his party made during the election.

Video: The Canadian Press

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