LeBlanc will also “assume additional responsibilities in the coming days,” the Prime Minister’s Office said in a release, without elaborating. In her first appearance as the House leader, Chagger seemed excited, repeating her commitments to open government and transparency but offering few answers on what she would specifically bring to the role. Asked about her experience and why she thought the prime minister selected her, she said, “I’ve been involved in the political process for basically my whole life. Along with becoming the first woman to be sworn in as government House leader, she is also one of the youngest to hold a post that is crucial to the smooth functioning of government. Perceptions of LeBlanc’s performance as House leader had wobbled this spring during a week of procedural wrangling that was ultimately overshadowed by the prime minister’s elbow.

Source: National Post August 19, 2016 18:11 UTC