Indian-origin leaders Anita Anand and Kamal Khera have been appointed to the cabinet of Canada’s new Prime Minister, Mark Carney.

Anita Anand, 58, will serve as the Minister of Innovation, Science, and Industry, while Kamal Khera, 36, has been named the Minister of Health. Both were also members of former Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s cabinet.

Kamal Khera shared her commitment to her new role, stating, "As a nurse, my top priority is to always be there to support my patients and that’s the same mentality I’ll bring everyday to the role of Minister of Health. Extremely grateful for the confidence of PM Carney. Now, it’s time to roll up our sleeves and get to work."

Anita Anand expressed her vision for Canada’s future, saying, "I am honoured to be sworn in as the Minister of Innovation, Science, and Economic Development in PM Carney’s Government.” 

“We know that negativity won’t pay the rent or the mortgage. Negativity won’t bring down the price of groceries. Negativity won’t win a trade war. We’re united and strong and we will immediately get to work, to build the Canada and the Canadian economy of tomorrow,” she added.

Mark Carney was sworn in as the new Prime Minister here on March 15 , formally replacing Justin Trudeau. 

Carney, who is also an economist, took the oath of the office in the presence of General Mary Simon, the personal representative of Canada's head of state, King Charles. 

The 59-year-old Carney is a former governor of the Bank of Canada and Bank of England. 

In a statement, Carney emphasised his commitment to defending Canadian sovereignty, saying he would only meet with Trump ‘when there is respect for Canadian sovereignty,’ according to reports.

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