Philpott is a close friend of Wilson-Raybould, who herself resigned on Feb 12 after she was unexpectedly demoted in January. Trudeau has accepted the resignation and will address the matter later on Monday, said a spokesman. Other members of Trudeau's government, including Finance Minister Bill Morneau, said they would stay in the cabinet. Philpott, 58, was widely regarded as one of the best of Trudeau's cabinet ministers. She had previously served as minister of health and minister of indigenous services.

Source: bd News24 March 04, 2019 23:03 UTC