David Zimmer, Minister of Aboriginal Affairs announced by Ontario's new Premier
Kathleen Wynne has officially been sworn in as Ontario's new Premier, and has announced her new lineup of 27 ministers, 20 of whom have new portfolios, and an additional 10 new members.
*Premier,
Minister of Agriculture: Kathleen Wynne
Minister of Health and Long-Term Care, *Deputy Premier: Deb Matthews
Minister of the Environment: Jim Bradley
Attorney General: John Gerretsen
*Minister of Northern Development and Mines: Michael Gravelle
*Minister of Community and Social Services: Ted McMeekin
*Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs, Minister Responsible for Women's
Issues: Laurel Broten
*Minister of Training, Colleges and Universities: Brad Duguid
*Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing, Chair of the Liberal cabinet: Linda
Jeffrey
*Minister of Rural Affairs: Jeff Leal
Minister of Community Safety and Correctional Services, Minister Responsible
for Francophone Affairs: Madeleine Meilleur
*Minister of Education: Liz Sandals
Minister of Government Services, Chair of the Management Board of Cabinet:
Harinder Takhar
*Minister of Aboriginal Affairs: David Zimmer
Minister of Tourism, Culture and Sport, Minister Responsible for the 2015
Pan/Parapan American Games: Michael Chan
*Minister of Research and Innovation: Reza Moridi
*Minister of Labour: Yasir Naqvi
*Minister of Finance: Charles Sousa
*Minister of Economic Development, Trade and Employment: Eric Hoskins (new
ministry)
*Minister of Infrastructure, Minister of Transportation: Glen Murray
*Minister of Energy: Bob Chiarelli
*Minister of Citizenship and Immigration: Michael Coteau
*Minister of Consumer Services: Tracy MacCharles
*Minister of Children and Youth Services: Teresa Piruzza
*Minister Responsible for Seniors: Mario Sergio
*Minister of Natural Resources: David Orazietti
Government House Leader: John Milloy
*Denotes new to role
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Ontario Press Release
Jobs, Economy, a Fair Society: Priorities for New Ontario Government
Premier Wynne, New Cabinet Sworn-in
February 11, 2013 3:10 pm
Office of the Premier
Premier Kathleen Wynne and her new cabinet team were sworn-in today at Queen's Park.
Premier Wynne's government is committed to balancing the budget by 2017-18. The new Minister of Finance, Charles Sousa, will work with his colleagues to stay focused on the bottom line while ensuring the people of Ontario can succeed.
Dr. Eric Hoskins will bring a particular focus to youth employment as the new Minister of Economic Development, Trade and Employment.
Liz Sandals becomes Minister of Education. Her first priority is to restore the relationship with teachers, working with all partners to help bring back extracurricular activities to schools across the province.
Wynne's government is also focused on the priorities of rural Ontario. To ensure those voices are heard, Premier Wynne will serve as Minister of Agriculture. Jeff Leal, the Minister of Rural Affairs, will work with his colleagues to ensure the unique needs of rural communities, including those in Northern Ontario, and small towns and businesses are addressed.
Deb Matthews becomes Deputy Premier and will continue to lead the transformation of health care as the Minister of Health and Long-Term Care, ensuring high-quality services are there for our children and grandchildren.
Reforming social assistance is also a top priority for the Wynne government. Ted McMeekin, the new Minister of Community and Social Services, will begin to implement recommendations of the Social Assistance Review panel led by Frances Lankin and Munir Sheikh.
The new Ontario Government, led by Premier Wynne, will show The Way Forward for Ontario residents, building a strong economy and a fair society, for the benefit of all.
Quick Facts
- There are 27 members in the new cabinet - 20 of them have new portfolios.
- The cabinet features 10 new members who will inject fresh perspectives and new ideas.
- John Milloy remains in Cabinet as Government House Leader.
Quotes
Jobs, the economy and a fair society are the priorities for this new government, and we intend to work with the opposition parties to make progress on these important priorities for the people of this province. There is much that can be done if we set the interests of Ontario at the heart of our work. That is why I am opening a new session of the legislature next week."
Premier of Ontario