April 29, 2025 — Canadian Minister of Fisheries, Oceans, and the Canadian Coast Guard Joanne Thompson has won her re-election and will likely continue in the role as Canada’s Liberal Party won control of the government on 28 April.
Thompson was chosen for the role in March 2025, replacing former minister Diane Lebouthillier who served in the role since July 2023 when she replaced Joyce Murray. The shift in leadership came as former Prime Minister Justin Trudeau stepped down from the role, with Liberal leadership passing to Mark Carney. Carney then called for an election, which ran on 28 April.
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