On January 14, 2019, Trudeau made a cabinet shuffle, assigning Wilson-Raybould the veterans affairs portfolio.[84] The move was seen as a demotion, and initially believed to be related to Wilson-Raybould's positions on Indigenous reconciliation; Don Martin, host of CTV News Channel's Power Play called it a 'hit job' and suggested it could be due to her criticism of the pace of reconciliation under the Trudeau government, while the president of the Union of B.C. Indian Chiefs, Grand Chief Stewart Phillip called the decision "disappointing and disturbing", saying "[the] removal of these critical and well-respected ministers, during a period of significant conflict and tension, demonstrates Trudeau's lack of resolve to address Canada's deplorable relationship with Indigenous peoples."[85][86][87] In a written statement, Wilson-Raybould said she would not talk about the shuffle, but did talk about her work as minister of justice, about the unique responsibilities of the dual minister of justice and attorney G\general role in Canadian government, and about the importance of avoiding the appearance of political interference.[88]