Multiculturalism: Prime Minister Stephen Harper

Prime Minister Stephen Harper: The major cabinet makeover elevates eight MPs to the front bench including four women and creates new portfolios for multiculturalism and social development, according to CBC. Harper said the government will continue to focus on key priority areas the economy and job creation, public safety, celebrating Canada's history and promoting the country's interests on the world stage. He touted the government's economic record during a prolonged period of global uncertainty, and said new policy directions are on the way and A mix of young talent, veteran experience and more women at the cabinet table signals a "generational change" as the government prepares for a major policy reset with a fall speech from the throne, Prime Minister Stephen Harper said after unveiling his new inner circle. "I think this is a good mixture of some young and promising talent we have in our caucus and some experienced hands," Harper said after the swearing-in ceremony at Rideau Hall on Monday morning. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.