Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said today he wants to see every willing Canadian vaccinated before the next election — but pointed out that, as prime minister in a minority Parliament, it's not entirely up to him. But as I've consistently been saying, we don't want an election," he told reporters outside Rideau Hall this morning after Canada's first virtual cabinet swearing-in ceremony. WATCH | Trudeau on the possibility of an electionTrudeau on the possibility of an election Politics News Video 0:36 Prime Minister Justin Trudeau explains if he will call an election before every Canadian who wants to be is vaccinated. Trudeau last shuffled cabinet in AugustThe move comes just ahead of a virtual cabinet retreat scheduled for Tuesday afternoon. Morneau was replaced by then deputy prime minister and intergovernmental affairs minister Chrystia Freeland, who handed her responsibilities for relations between the provinces to Dominic LeBlanc while retaining the position of deputy prime minister in her new post.

Source: CBC News January 12, 2021 13:06 UTC