Posted AT 1:18 PM EDT on 06/02/06
Cabinet surprises not without precedent: expert
Prime Minister Stephen Harper delivered a pair of surprises when he unveiled the final makeup of his pared-down cabinet Monday, but observers say neither is without precedent in Canadian political history.
In addition to party stalwarts, Mr. Harper's 27-member cabinet included former Liberal David Emerson — who crossed the floor for the international trade posting — and Michael Fortier, a key party organizer in Quebec.
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