Provincial Politics: 40th Legislative Assembly of Ontario

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STRONG, EXPERIENCED CABINET TO FOCUS ON JOBS AND ECONOMY
October 20, 2011 | Office of the Premier | Link

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 Ontario's 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 Ontario's 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 government's 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 -- that's 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.

QUICK FACTS

• John Milloy is Government House Leader, in addition to being Minister of Community and Social Services.
• Jeff Leal remains Chief Government Whip.
• Complete biographies are available online at ontario.ca/premier.

The Executive Council Of Ontario
October 20, 2011 2:10 PM | Ontario Newsroom | Link

Ontario's Executive Council, Sworn-In October 20, 2011.

The Honourable
Dalton McGuinty	Premier and President of the Council Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs
Jim Bradley	Minister of the Environment
Rick Bartolucci	Minister of Northern Development and Mines Chair of Cabinet
Dwight Douglas Duncan	Minister of Finance Chair of the Management Board of Cabinet Deputy Premier
John Philip Gerretsen	Attorney General
Christopher Bentley	Minister of Energy
Madeleine Meilleur	Minister of Community Safety and Correctional Services Minister Responsible for Francophone Affairs
Harinder Jeet Singh Takhar	Minister of Government Services
Kathleen O'Day Wynne	Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing Minister of Aboriginal Affairs
Michael Chan	Minister of Tourism and Culture
Michael John Gravelle	Minister of Natural Resources
Brad Duguid	Minister of Economic Development and Innovation
Deborah Drake Matthews	Minister of Health and Long-Term Care
John Christopher Milloy	Minister of Community and Social Services Government House Leader
Margarett R. Best	Minister of Consumer Services
Laurel C. Broten	Minister of Education Minister Responsible for Women's Issues
Linda Jeffrey	Minister of Labour Minister Responsible for Seniors
Eric Hoskins	Minister of Children and Youth Services
Glen R. Murray	Minister of Training, Colleges and Universities
Bob Chiarelli	Minister of Infrastructure Minister of Transportation
Charles Sousa	Minister of Citizenship and Immigration
Ted McMeekin	Minister of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs