April 29, 2015
Premier Announces Cabinet Shuffle
Changes to the provincial cabinet will focus on strengthening government to create more new jobs, building the province’s infrastructure and protecting the front-line services that Manitobans depend on, Premier Greg Selinger announced today.
“Our government has a strategic plan to grow our economy, create good jobs and achieve steady growth,” said Premier Selinger. “Our plan is working. I have put in place a team of experienced and talented ministers who will build on our plan to stimulate our economy while protecting front-line services.”
Changes to the provincial cabinet include:
- James Allum, minister of education;
- Steve Ashton, minister of infrastructure and transportation, and minister responsible for emergency measures;
- Drew Caldwell, minister responsible for relations with the City of Winnipeg;
- Kerri Irvin-Ross, deputy premier;
- Gord Mackintosh, minister of justice and attorney general;
- Thomas Nevakshonoff, minister of conservation and water stewardship;
- Mohinder Saran, minister of housing and community development.
The premier also thanked Peter Bjornson for his years of dedicated service in cabinet.
“Peter has decided for personal reasons to step down from cabinet. I respect his decision and thank him for his many years of service as minister of education, housing, entrepreneurship and trade. Peter has been an excellent minister, good friend and strong voice for the people of Manitoba,” said Premier Selinger.
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Background Information - https://www.gov.mb.ca/asset_library/en/newslinks/2015/04/RLS-Cabinet_Shuffle_BG-PR.doc