


Canadian Employment Minister Resigns Amid Indigenous Identity Controversy
Randy Boissonnault steps down from his role following scrutiny over his claims of Indigenous heritage and business dealings.
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Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced the resignation of Employment Minister Randy Boissonnault amid allegations regarding his claims of Indigenous identity and questionable business partnerships. Boissonnault faced criticism after a newspaper investigation questioned his heritage and revealed potential misrepresentation of his business as Indigenous-owned for contract bids. Despite calls from opposition politicians for his resignation, Trudeau maintained his support until the minister decided to step down to address the allegations. His resignation leaves Alberta without representation in the Cabinet.
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