Government of Saskatchewan ministries, Crown corporations and organizations are implementing contingency plans to minimize the impacts of postal service disruption.
Les ministères, sociétés d’État et organismes du gouvernement de la Saskatchewan mettent en œuvre des plans d’urgence visant à réduire les répercussions de l’interruption du service des postes.
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Released on May 25, 2012
New Structure Designed To Better Reflect Government's Growth Agenda
Premier Brad Wall today announced a major re-organization of cabinet and government ministries designed to better reflect the government's growth agenda.
"We want to ensure the economic growth in Saskatchewan continues and that our government is meeting both the challenges and the opportunities of a growing province," Wall said.
The biggest change is the creation of a new Ministry of the Economy which brings together a number of economic functions of the government, including Enterprise Saskatchewan, Innovation Saskatchewan, Tourism Saskatchewan, employment, immigration, trade, energy and resources.
Bill Boyd becomes the new Minister of the Economy and Minister responsible for SaskPower. Boyd remains Minister responsible for the Global Transportation Hub.
Tim McMillan becomes Minister responsible for Energy and Resources, Tourism Saskatchewan and Trade within the Economy ministry. McMillan also becomes Minister responsible for SaskEnergy.
After four and a half years as Minister of Health, Don McMorris becomes the new Minister of Highways and Infrastructure and Minister responsible for SaskTel, Saskatchewan Transportation Corporation, Saskatchewan Gaming Corporation and Information Services Corporation. McMorris will also be the Minister responsible for SaskBuilds, a new government agency that will lead the planning, design, funding and implementation of significant infrastructure projects for the government and for government-funded third-party projects like schools and hospitals.
"We have made record investments in our highways system but this area remains a top priority for our government," Wall said. "Don McMorris has been one of the most effective and innovative Health Ministers in the country and I am asking him to bring that same commitment and innovation to improving Saskatchewan's highways."
Only two Ministers retain their current responsibilities in the new cabinet. Ken Krawetz remains Deputy Premier and Finance Minister, while June Draude continues as Minister of Social Services and Minister responsible for the Status of Women.
Dustin Duncan becomes the new Minister of Health while Randy Weekes enters cabinet for the first time as the new Minister responsible for Rural and Remote Health under the Health ministry.
Three other MLAs enter cabinet for the first time:
Three former ministers return to cabinet:
Other ministers assigned new responsibilities include:
The number of ministers remains at 18, including the Premier. The size of cabinet has not changed since the current government took office in 2007.
Jeremy Harrison will continue to serve as Government House Leader outside of cabinet while Justice Minister Gord Wyant will continue to serve as Deputy House Leader.
Greg Ottenbreit becomes Government Whip while Gene Makowsky becomes Deputy Whip.
Wayne Elhard will continue to serve as Provincial Secretary. Rob Norris has been named Legislative Secretary to the Premier for First Nations Engagement.
Scott Moe becomes Deputy Chair of Public Accounts - the legislative committee that reviews all government spending. Corey Tochor becomes the Deputy Chair of Committees in the Legislative Assembly.
Wall thanked the members who are leaving cabinet and said they will all continue to play important roles in the government.
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For more information, contact:
James Parker
Executive Council
Regina
Phone: 306-787-1321
Email: james.parker@gov.sk.ca
Cell: 306-537-5492
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