Strong, Experienced Cabinet To Focus On Jobs And Economy
NEWS October 20, 2011
Ontario Premier Dalton McGuinty today introduced a strong, experienced cabinet that will guide Ontario through an uncertain global economy by focusing on job creation and economic growth.
Dwight Duncan remains Minister of Finance and adds Deputy Premier to his responsibilities. Deb Matthews also resumes her role as Minister of Health and Long-Term Care.
Brad Duguid becomes Minister of Economic Development and Innovation. This ministry brings together Ontarios economic development, international trade and innovation initiatives to focus on job creation and economic growth.
Chris Bentley is the new Minister of Energy he will continue to drive Ontarios transition towards clean, renewable energy while ensuring we stay on track to create 50,000 clean energy jobs.
Bob Chiarelli will lead two portfolios. As Minister of Infrastructure and Minister of Transportation, Chiarelli will oversee the governments infrastructure and transportation investments that are key drivers of job creation.
Education and training are critical to developing the best skilled workforce in the world right here in Ontario thats why improving our schools, colleges and universities is part of our plan to grow the economy. Laurel Broten becomes Minister of Education and Glen Murray becomes Minister of Training, Colleges and Universities.
Kathleen Wynne is now responsible for working with municipalities as Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing. She will also serve as Minister of Aboriginal Affairs.
All ministers in the new 22-member cabinet down from 28 have previously held cabinet positions.
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List of ministers in Ontario cabinet.
Premier, Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs: Dalton McGuinty
Minister of Finance and deputy Premier: Dwight Duncan
Minister of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs: Ted McMeekin
Attorney General: John Gerretsen
Minister of Children and Youth Services: Eric Hoskins
Minister of Citizenship and Immigration: Charles Sousa
Minister of Community Safety and Correctional Services, Francophone Affairs: Madeleine Meilleur
Minister of Community and Social Services, Liberal house leader: John Milloy
Minister of Consumer Services: Margarett Best
Minister of Economic Development and Innovation: Brad Duguid
Minister of Education, Women’s Issues: Laurel Broten
Minister of Energy: Chris Bentley
Minister of the Environment: Jim Bradley
Minister of Government Services: Harinder Takhar
Minister of Health: Deb Matthews
Minister of Labour, Seniors: Linda Jeffrey
Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing and Minister of Aboriginal Affairs (separate ministries): Kathleen Wynne
Minister of Natural Resources (includes Forestry): Michael Gravelle
Minister of Northern Development and Mines, cabinet chairman: Rick Bartolucci
Minister of Tourism and Culture: Michael Chan
Minister of Training, Colleges and Universities: Glen Murray
Minister of Transportation and Minister of Infrastructure (separate ministries): Bob Chiarelli
