Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau filled half his cabinet posts with women on Wednesday, NBC News reported. Out of the 30 slots available, Trudeau picked 15 women and 15 men, making it the first parity government in the history of Canada.

His cabinet was seen as an inclusive one and a change from the past, where men have always dominated the most. Trudeau is a self-proclaimed feminist, and he promised during the campaigns that if elected, 50 percent of his inner circle of advisers would have gender parity.

"It's a message to Canadian women - and young women in particular - that this world is about you," said Jean Charest, a former premier of Quebec who while serving also filled 50 percent of his cabinet posts with women, according to Stuff.

Among the women appointed to the cabinet is Jody Wilson-Raybould, an aboriginal lawyer who will double as the attorney general and justice minister. Another surprise appointment was that of Maryam Monsef, who has roots in Afghanistan.

Trudeau said that his new cabinet would serve Canadians better and enhance accountability, according to Newsweek.

"We will shine more light on government to ensure it remains focused on the people it is meant to serve," Trudeau said in a statement. "Openness and transparency will be our constant companions, and we will work to restore Canadians' trust in their government and in our democracy. We are committed to the highest ethical standards and applying the utmost care in the handling of public funds."

Canada now joins a unique club of nations that have gender-equal cabinets. Other nations include France, Norway, Finland, Sweden and Cape Verde.