Prime Minister Mark Carney is reportedly continuing to reshape his cabinet, with speculation surrounding Mélanie Joly's potential ambassadorship in Paris. Joly, who stated on Wednesday that she has no interest in the position, would be the fourth member of former Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's cabinet to leave for international roles if the rumors are confirmed.

Former Defence Minister Bill Blair is rumored to be a candidate for the high commissioner position in the United Kingdom. Jonathan Wilkinson, who served as Trudeau's Minister of Natural Resources, is reportedly in line for an ambassadorial role in either Belgium or Germany. Additionally, Chrystia Freeland, Trudeau's former Deputy Prime Minister, is set to become the CEO of Rhodes Trust in the U.K. This follows her resignation from cabinet in September, which was initially framed as a move to take on a new role focused on Ukraine's reconstruction. Freeland had previously resigned in December 2024, citing concerns over federal overspending, which contributed to a Liberal revolt leading to Trudeau's resignation.

In her resignation letter, Freeland emphasized, "I am not leaving to spend more time with my family or because the burden of elected office is too heavy to bear." This week, she confirmed she would retain her role related to Ukraine while taking on her new responsibilities at Rhodes Trust.

During a Wednesday interview, Joly addressed the rumors about her potential ambassadorship, stating, "I absolutely do not want the job in Paris. I have a very strong sense of duty towards my country." She highlighted her expertise in business and geopolitics as valuable assets for Canada.

Carney's cabinet has seen a gradual shift away from Trudeau-era figures. Notably, Marc Miller, who served as Minister of Indigenous Services and Minister of Immigration, was not included in Carney's cabinet. Miller had a close personal relationship with Trudeau, having been part of his wedding party in 2005. Karina Gould, another prominent Trudeau minister and former Liberal Party House leader, was also shuffled out.

The departures of these long-standing Liberal members often come from safe urban seats. Blair won his Scarborough Southwest riding with 61.4 percent of the vote, while Freeland secured 63.8 percent in Toronto's University-Rosedale. Joly received 61 percent in Ahuntsic-Cartierville, and Wilkinson garnered 60 percent in North Vancouver-Capilano. In contrast, current cabinet members from the Trudeau era, like Sean Fraser, face more precarious electoral situations. Fraser, who previously served as housing and immigration minister, initially opted not to run for re-election in his Nova Scotia riding but later changed his mind and won with 52 percent against a Conservative challenger.

Reports of dissent within the Liberal Party have also surfaced, indicating potential challenges for Carney as he navigates the political landscape following his appointment as Prime Minister.