Opposition Parties: Chagger and Dominic Leblanc

opposition parties: Chagger took on the powerful position — on top of her job as small business and tourism minister—in what Prime Minister Justin Trudeau government described as an adjustment to the federal cabinet. "I really do believe that we can all work together," Chagger told a news conference less than two hours after being sworn in at Rideau Hall. "I think Canadians have given each elected official a mandate to deliver for their ridings." Chagger takes over the legislation-guiding position from Dominic LeBlanc, whose tenure as House leader was marked by some sharp clashes with the opposition, according to Guelph Mercury. Some insiders say an attempt last spring to ram legislation through the House poisoned relations with opposition parties and created a toxic atmosphere in the Commons. But the self-described, life-long political activist did pledge Friday that she will strive to build a new relationship with the opposition parties in her new role as government leader in the House of Commons. LeBlanc has been handling double duty as House leader and fisheries minister since Hunter Tootoo stepped down from the latter job. Tootoo resigned from cabinet and the Liberal caucus in May to go into treatment for alcoholism and has since acknowledged he had been involved in a consensual but inappropriate relationship in the workplace. LeBlanc made no secret of the fact that he preferred to sit as fisheries minister, a role he has retained. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.