News Analysis
Prime Minister Mark Carney took an unusual step this week when he released a single mandate letter for all of his ministers.
A new prime minister typically sets the priorities of his government by issuing mandate letters to each member of his cabinet and by writing a speech from the throne for the opening of Parliament, typically read by the Crown’s representative, the governor general. This time, the speech from the throne will be delivered by King Charles III on May 27, a rare occurrence. The last time a monarch read the speech was in 1977.
The prime minister has only issued one mandate letter for all of his ministers, saying on May 21 it reflects a “unified mission.” The one-team approach in Carney’s mandate letter was not its only noteworthy trait….