With a new cabinet to be sworn in sometime this month and the Conservatives set to hold their first meeting as a caucus soon, political actors across the country are weighing their post-election priorities.

Cabinet speculation is running strong, as the Liberals will need to shuffle, add or remove portfolios to accommodate the loss of four female ministers and an influx of new talent.

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has repeatedly committed to forming a cabinet that is balanced by gender and reflects Canada’s regions.

In an interview on Rosemary Barton Live Sunday, Intergovernmental Affairs Minister Dominic LeBlanc said he expected a cabinet to