Over her first months as health minister, she and Justice Minister Jody Wilson-Raybould also co-authored a legislative compromise on the delicate issue of medically assisted death. Just last week, Philpott — in her previous role as Justin Trudeau’s health minister — signed a funding agreement with Manitoba. Part of the explanation for the prime minister’s choice has to do with language skills. As health minister, Petitpas Taylor will be joining former Toronto police chief Bill Blair and Justice Minister Wilson-Raybould on the marijuana legalization front line. Rounding out the load of poisoned apples the prime minister distributed on Monday, B.C.

Source: thestar August 28, 2017 22:58 UTC