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November 28, 2019

Premier Brian Pallister Welcomes New MLAs to Committees of Cabinet

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MLAs Take Oath as Part of New Responsibilities on Committees

Premier Brian Pallister welcomed MLAs taking their oaths as part of new responsibilities as members of cabinet committees, as committee meetings get underway.

“I welcome these fine MLAs as they broaden the scope of their roles and responsibilities.  Their intelligence, drive and vision will serve them well on these important committees as we move Manitoba forward,” said Pallister.

Audrey Gordon (MLA for Southdale) has been appointed to the Treasury Board Committee of Cabinet and the Gender-Based Violence Committee of Cabinet.

Josh Guenter (MLA for Borderland) has been appointed to the Economic Growth Committee of Cabinet and the Public Sector Compensation Committee of Cabinet.

Dennis Smook (MLA for La Verendrye) has been appointed to the Economic Growth Committee of Cabinet and been named legislative assistant to the minister of economic development and training.

Janice Morley-Lecomte (MLA for Seine River) has been appointed to the to the Regulatory Accountability Committee of Cabinet and remains on the Gender-Based Violence Committee of Cabinet, in addition to retaining her existing responsibilities as legislative assistant to the minister of families.

Andrew Smith (MLA for Lagimodiere) has been appointed to the Economic Growth Committee of Cabinet, in addition to retaining his existing responsibilities as legislative assistant for the minister of sport, culture and heritage.

Ian Wishart (MLA for Portage la Prairie) has been appointed to the Regulatory Accountability Committee of Cabinet in addition to retaining his existing responsibilities as legislative assistant to the minister of education.

James Teitsma (MLA for Radisson) has been appointed to the Treasury Board Committee of Cabinet, and remains on the Economic Growth Committee of Cabinet.

Alan Lagimodiere (MLA for Selkirk) has been appointed to the Treasury Board Committee of Cabinet.

Bob Lagasse (MLA for Dawson Trail) has been appointed to the Poverty Reduction and Social Inclusion Committee of Cabinet.

Shannon Martin (MLA for McPhillips) has been appointed to the Regulatory Accountability Committee of Cabinet.

Additionally, the following MLAs were named as legislative assistants to ministries:
•    Scott Johnston (MLA for Assiniboia) has been named legislative assistant to the minister of finance.
•    Len Isleifson (MLA for Brandon East) has been named legislative assistant to the minister for health, seniors, and active living.

The following MLAs retain their current legislative responsibilities:
•    Derek Johnson (MLA for Interlake-Gimli) remains on the Treasury Board Committee of Cabinet.
•    Andrew Micklefield (MLA for Rossmere) remains on the Regulatory Accountability Committee of Cabinet.
•    Wayne Ewasko (MLA for Lac du Bonnet) retains his responsibilities on the Planning and Priorities Committee of Cabinet.

“I look forward to the meaningful contributions to our decision-making by these elected representatives, who know that we are better and stronger together as we work to make Manitoba Canada’s most improved province,” said Pallister.

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