Prime Minister Mark Carney is reportedly continuing to reshape his cabinet, distancing himself from the old guard of former Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. Amid speculation about Mélanie Joly potentially being appointed as ambassador to Paris, she has publicly stated her disinterest in the position. If the rumors are confirmed, Joly would be the fourth Trudeau loyalist to leave the cabinet and take on a new role abroad. Former Defence Minister Bill Blair is rumored to be in line for the high commissioner position in the United Kingdom. Jonathan Wilkinson, who served as Minister of Natural Resources, is also said to be considered for an ambassadorial role in either Belgium or Germany. Additionally, Chrystia Freeland, who was Trudeau's 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's departure marked her second resignation in less than a year. She previously stepped down in December 2024, citing concerns over federal overspending, which contributed to a Liberal revolt that led to Trudeau's resignation. Despite the ongoing federal spending increases, Freeland did not address this in her second resignation. In her resignation letter, she stated, "I am not leaving to spend more time with my family or because the burden of elected office is too heavy to bear." Freeland has indicated she will retain her role related to Ukraine while taking on her new responsibilities at Rhodes Trust. During a recent interview, Joly firmly denied any interest in the Paris ambassadorship, emphasizing her commitment to Canada and her expertise in business and geopolitics. Carney's cabinet changes reflect a broader trend of replacing key figures from the Trudeau administration. Notably absent from Carney's cabinet is Marc Miller, who held significant roles in Indigenous services and immigration. Miller, a long-time Trudeau ally, was part of Trudeau's wedding party in 2005 before entering politics. Karina Gould, another prominent Trudeau minister, was also removed from her position. She was one of Carney's challengers for the Liberal leadership but received only three percent of the vote. The departures of these old guard members are significant, as they all represented safe Liberal seats in major urban areas. For instance, 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 are facing more challenging electoral situations. Sean Fraser, the sitting attorney general, 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 suggest there is some dissent within the Liberal Party regarding Carney's approach to climate change. Despite his background as a climate envoy for the UN, Carney has eliminated the consumer carbon tax and is tentatively promoting oil and gas development. Nathaniel Erskine-Smith, a Liberal MP who received a cabinet position in the final months of the Trudeau government, has been critical of the 2025 federal budget, particularly its incentives for LNG development. In other news, there is speculation that Canada may abandon its order for F-35 fighter jets in favor of the Saab Gripen. Saab has proposed building the jets in Canada, which could be seen as a political move against the U.S. However, internal Department of Defence documents indicate that the Gripen's performance is significantly inferior to that of the F-35, which scored 97 percent in mission performance compared to the Gripen's 22 percent.