Conservative Party of Canada Leader Pierre Poilievre unveiled a reshuffled roster of opposition critics on Tuesday, marking his first major shake-up since returning to the House of Commons last year. The new lineup, dubbed the 'affordability team,' reassigns several key MPs as they prepare for the summer barbecue circuit.
Finance and Foreign Affairs Changes
Michael Chong, a longtime Ontario Conservative MP, moves from foreign affairs to become the party's finance critic. Eric Duncan, previously question period coordinator on Poilievre's leadership team, takes over as foreign affairs critic.
Calgary MP Shuv Majumdar assumes the role of critic for Canada-U.S. relations, replacing Ontario MP Shelby Kramp-Neuman, who becomes Poilievre's Ontario advisor. Kramp-Neuman had held the position since last year's election.
Justice, Ethics, and AI Portfolios
Arpan Khanna, representing the Ontario riding of Oxford, becomes the justice critic, replacing Larry Brock, who was not included in the new list. Leslyn Lewis, a two-time Conservative leadership candidate who ran against Poilievre in 2022, takes on the digital government and artificial intelligence critic role.
Aaron Gunn, who won a Vancouver Island seat for the party, assumes the ethics portfolio from Michael Barrett, who becomes veterans affairs critic. Roman Baber, representing a rare Toronto Conservative seat, serves as civil liberties critic.
Trade, Health, and Other Portfolio Shifts
Former diplomat and Calgary MP Stephanie Kusie becomes international trade critic, swapping with Ontario MP Adam Chambers, who moves to industry critic. Manitoba MP Raquel Dancho shifts from industry to health critic.
Newfoundland MP Carol Anstey, elected in 2025, takes on natural resources critic. Sandra Cobena, who holds a key York region seat with a finance background, becomes treasury board critic. Shannon Stubbs, an Alberta MP, becomes infrastructure critic and lead spokesperson for the Ottawa-Alberta West Coast pipeline deal.
Leadership Team and Context
Poilievre's leadership team remains largely intact, with both deputy leaders staying, along with Opposition House Leader Andrew Scheer and party whip Chris Warkentin. The shuffle is the first since Poilievre won a byelection last summer, returning to the Commons after losing his longtime Ottawa-area seat in the April 2025 election.
The changes come ahead of any potential cabinet shuffle by Prime Minister Mark Carney, who has not made significant adjustments since last year's election.
