Cabinet: Cabinet Decisions and Cabinet Solidarity

cabinet: However, I have been considering the events that have shaken the federal government in recent weeks and after serious reflection, I have concluded that I must resign as a member of Cabinet, according to CTV. In Canada, the constitutional convention of Cabinet solidarity means, among other things, that ministers are expected to defend all Cabinet decisions. It has been an honour to play a leading role in progress that has shaped our country bringing Syrian refugees to Canada; legislating a balanced approach to Medical Assistance in Dying; negotiating a health accord with new resources for mental health and home care; improving infrastructure for First Nations to provide clean water on reserve; and reforming child welfare to reduce the over-apprehension of Indigenous children. A minister must always be prepared to defend other ministers publicly, and must speak in support of the government and its policies. Unfortunately, the evidence of efforts by politicians and/or officials to pressure the former Attorney General to intervene in the criminal case involving SNC-Lavalin, and the evidence as to the content of those efforts have raised serious concerns for me. Given this convention and the current circumstances, it is untenable for me to continue to serve as a Cabinet minister. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.