August 24, 2016
Premier Pallister Announces Appointment of New House Leader
Premier Brian Pallister announced today the appointment of Andrew Micklefield, MLA for Rossmere, as the government’s new house leader.
“Andrew’s experience as an administrator and the detail-oriented and collaborative approach he has demonstrated during our early days in government will serve us well as we approach the fall session,” Pallister said.
Micklefield has been provided with the necessary ministerial authorities to conduct his duties as government house leader. He will not attend cabinet and will receive the annual allowance established in regulation for government house leader. Micklefield will serve as chair of the Legislative Review Committee.
“I am honoured to be appointed as government house leader. Our government has a clear mandate from Manitobans to deliver upon our commitment to lower taxes, better services and a stronger economy,” said Micklefield. “I am excited to move our legislative agenda forward to deliver on the priorities of Manitobans.”
Pallister also thanked Health, Seniors and Active Living Minister Kelvin Goertzen for his leadership during the government’s inaugural legislative session.
“Goertzen’s knowledge and experience were integral to the successful functioning of government business in the early days of our mandate,” the premier said. “He will now be able to focus solely on his important work associated with the health portfolio.”
The formal swearing-in ceremony for Micklefield’s appointment will be scheduled at a later date.
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