Employment, Workforce Development and Official Languages Minister Randy Boissonnault speaks in the House of Commons, in Ottawa, on Nov. 18.Adrian Wyld/The Canadian Press

Employment Minister Randy Boissonnault is the current Most Problematic Minister in the Liberal cabinet. It’s a floating title – sort of like employee of the month, except for people who embarrass the government and undermine the importance of the office they serve – and one that several of the Prime Minister’s picks have worn over the years. Previous title-holders include Emergency Preparedness Minister Harjit Sajjan, who, as defence minister, reportedly instructed Canadian special forces to rescue Afghan Sikhs who had no ties to Canada during the chaotic evacuation of Kabul in 2021, and Trade Minister Mary Ng, who awarded two contracts to a personal friend in contravention of the Conflict of Interest Act. Both are still in cabinet.

Now it’s Mr. Boissonnault’s turn to wear the sash and have his picture on the wall, though there should be no illusions as to whether his fate will be any different. Indeed, this government doesn’t tend to boot out problematic ministers unless it can bury the move in a cabinet shuffle.

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