Chretien said that western alienation is a "problem that existed for a long time," but noted that they have "survived" in the past when faced with it.

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's new cabinet must choose action over contemplation if they hope for political success, says Global's Chief Political Correspondent David Akin.

The Trans Mountain pipeline expansion, equalization payments and federal laws that Kenney says hurt Alberta's energy industry have all been brought up as concerns.

François-Philippe Champagne has been named the new foreign affairs minister.

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau carved out a new role in his government Wednesday designed to ensure voices on the Prairies are heard in Ottawa.

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will announce who will sit around his cabinet table on Wednesday afternoon.

As Justin Trudeau settles on his choices for his new cabinet this week, he'll also need to consider the often unsung roles in the House of Commons that will be critical to keeping the Liberals in power and their agenda moving.

Trudeau had prided himself on having an equal number of men and women in his cabinet — but after Philpott's resignation, he has 15 female cabinet members and 16 male cabinet members. 

Trudeau says he's "surprised and disappointed" by Jody Wilson-Raybould's decision to resign from cabinet amid allegations that the Prime Minister's Office pressured her to avoid prosecuting SNC-Lavalin.

Speculation Sunday revolved around Indigenous Services Minister Jane Philpott being moved to Treasury Board.