Harper may shuffle his cabinet soon

By News Staff

Posted January 17, 2010 12:00 pm.

This article is more than 5 years old.

Speculation is growing that Prime Minister Harper will perform a minor cabinet shuffle this week.

Insiders say about five ministers will change jobs, but no one will be promoted from the conservative backbenches to the cabinet.

One post that has to be filled is Minister of Veterans Affairs, after Greg Thompson resigned Saturday.

Sources say Harper could fill that post with one of his junior Ministers of State.

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