Prime Minister Mark Carney has appointed Rachel Bendayan as Canada’s Minister of Immigration in a notable cabinet reorganization preceding the 2025 federal election, succeeding Marc Miller. Currently serving as the Member of Parliament for Outremont, Quebec, Bendayan demonstrates substantial qualifications through her tenure as Minister of Official Languages and her accomplished service in various Parliamentary Secretary positions. Drawing from her expertise in international trade law and informed by her Moroccan-Jewish heritage, Bendayan assumes this role as Prime Minister Carney introduces strategic modifications to immigration policy, specifically addressing pre-pandemic immigration levels and enhancing pathways to permanent residence for temporary residents.
Rachel Bendayan appointed as Minister of Immigration
