Released on October 12, 2001
Premier Lorne Calvert set a new course for government today, announcing arejuvenated cabinet team.
"Fresh ideas - a new way of thinking - this is the cabinet we have put in
place," Calvert said. "It's an exciting mix of enthusiasm, held steady by
the wisdom gained through experience and knowledge. Our team builds on a
precedent I set last year - bringing new faces to the cabinet table.
"What we will strive to achieve in the coming months is leadership that
will motivate, define values, offer vision and creatively produce reform in
the face of unusual opportunities and challenges."
The new cabinet is comprised of:
Hon. Andrew Thomson, MLA for Regina South, Energy and Mines
Minister;
Hon. Deb Higgins, MLA for Moose Jaw Wakamow, Labour Minister;
Hon. Mark Wartman, MLA for Regina Qu'Appelle Valley, Highways and
Transportation Minister;
Hon. Judy Junor, MLA for Saskatoon Eastview, Minister Responsible
for the Status of Women, Provincial Secretary, Minister Responsible
for Seniors;
Hon. Glenn Hagel, MLA for Moose Jaw North, Social Services
Minister, Minister Responsible for Disability Issues and Deputy
Government House Leader;
Hon. Pat Lorjé, MLA for Saskatoon Southeast, Post-Secondary
Education and Skills Training Minister;
Hon. Kim Trew, MLA for Regina Coronation Park, Minister Responsible
for Saskatchewan Property Management Corporation, Minister
Responsible for Gaming;
Hon. Buckley Belanger, MLA for Athabasca, Environment and Resource
Management Minister, Minister of Northern Affairs;
Hon. Clay Serby, MLA for Yorkton, Deputy Premier and Agriculture
and Food Minister, Minister Responsible for Rural Revitalization;
Hon. Jim Melenchuk, MLA for Saskatoon Northwest; Education
Minister;
Hon. Ron Osika, MLA for Melville, Municipal Affairs and Housing
Minister;
Hon. Eldon Lautermilch, MLA for Prince Albert Northcote, Economic
and Co-operative Development Minister and Government House Leader;
Hon. Chris Axworthy, Q.C., MLA Saskatoon Fairview, Justice Minister
and Attorney General, Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs,
Minister of Aboriginal Affairs;
Hon. Eric Cline, MLA for Saskatoon Mount Royal, Finance Minister;
Hon. John Nilson, Q.C., MLA for Regina Lakeview, Health Minister;
Hon. Maynard Sonntag, MLA for Meadow Lake, Crown Investments
Corporation Minister; and
Hon. Joanne Crofford, MLA for Regina Centre, Culture, Youth and
Recreation Minister and Minister Responsible for the Information
Highway.
"The people of Saskatchewan expect bold and visionary leadership," Premier
Calvert said. "Above all, they expect their politicians to exhibit three
essential qualities - honesty, integrity and accessibility. This new
cabinet, with its mix of wisdom and youth, does and will continue to
demonstrate these qualities. We will build on the accomplishments of the
past number of months and set an innovative course to rejuvenate and re-
energize our province of Saskatchewan."
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