Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is shuffling his cabinet today, filling vacancies left by Liberals who have left their posts or don't plan to run in the next federal election.
The shuffle comes after Chrystia Freeland's resignation as finance minister and deputy prime minister sent shock waves in Canadian politics and intensified calls for the prime minister to step down.
Here's the latest. All times in Eastern.
11:45 a.m.
A ceremony to swear in new cabinet ministers kicks off at Rideau Hall in the presence of the prime minister and Governor General Mary Simon.
Ginette Ginette Petitpas Taylor is sworn in as president of the Treasury Board, David McGuinty as public safety minister and Anita Anand as minister of transport and internal trade.
Steven MacKinnon is sworn in as minister of employment workforce development and labour.
Gary Anandasangaree takes on northern affairs to his existing role as minister of Crown-Indigenous relations.
The prime minister also welcomes new faces into cabinet.
Ruby Sahota becomes minister of democratic institutions and minister responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario.
Rachel Bendayan is sworn in as minister of official languages and associate minister of public safety while Élisabeth Brière becomes minister of national revenue.
Terry Duguid takes his oath to become minister of sport and minister responsible for Prairies Economic Development Canada.
Nate Erskine-Smith becomes minister of housing, infrastructure and communities.
Darren Fisher takes on the roles of minister of veteran affairs and associate minister of national defence.
Joanne Thompson becomes minister of seniors.
11:30 a.m.
Dartmouth, N.S. MP Darren Fisher arrives at Rideau Hall with his family. As reporters shouted questions about why he still supports the prime minister, he responded: "I'm just excited to be here today."
Fisher is to be sworn in as the veterans affairs minister.
Steven MacKinnon, who is adding employment to his existing role as labour minister, arrived with his wife and three kids in tow. When asked for his thoughts on Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's future he said "the prime minister is the prime minister."
11 a.m.
Cabinet ministers and those about to become a cabinet minister have started arriving at Rideau Hall in Ottawa.
It is the coldest day of the year thus far in the capital city - and the coldest December day in five years, according to some weather watchers.
Rachel Bendayan, soon to be sworn in as minister of official languages and associate minister of public safety, arrived with her husband and daughter.
Ruby Sahota, who is about to become the minister of democratic institutions, arrived with her son, Nihal.
Gary Anandasangaree, who is having his portfolio of Crown-Indigenous relations adjusted slightly to add northern affairs, arrived solo.
10:30 a.m.
The Canadian Press has confirmed there will be eight new ministers in cabinet while four others will have their roles changed.
The new faces include Montreal MP Rachel Bendayan, Winnipeg MP Terry Duguid, Toronto MP Nate Erskine-Smith, Ottawa MP David McGuinty, Dartmouth, N.S. MP Darren Fisher, Brampton, Ont. MP Ruby Sahota, St. John's MP Joanne Thompson and Sherbrooke, Que. MP Élisabeth Brière.
Anita Anand will stay on as minister of transport but the role of president of the Treasury Board will go to Ginette Petitpas Taylor. Steven MacKinnon will add employment minister to his role as labour minister, while Gary Anandasangaree will add northern affairs to his existing role as minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations.
The shuffle is schedule to take place at 11:30 a.m.
Trudeau's public itinerary does not include a media availability today.
