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Premier Alison Redford has named a new Cabinet team that will help bring about the change that Albertans recently voted for.
“This restructuring is about achieving our goals and aligning our workforce with the priorities of this government,” Redford said. “This new Cabinet structure allows us to focus on the things that matter most to Albertans - a strong fiscal framework, caring for our most vulnerable citizens, promoting our resources, and solid consultation processes that ensure Albertans are heard.”
“We have a good mix of new and experienced MLAs. This is a team that is committed to the positive, constructive plan that we put forward during the election campaign that will help to build Albertans’ future.”
A significant change is the position of Deputy Premier. The new Deputy Premier, who will not be responsible for a Ministry, will be chairing the Operations Policy Committee, which will ensure that policies reflect Albertans’ needs and that government consults regularly with Albertans.
“Thomas Lukaszuk will give a unique energy to the role of Deputy Premier and will help successfully drive the political agenda for this new government.”
This streamlined structure will allow Doug Horner, President of Treasury Board & Minister of Finance, to focus on one of the Premier’s main priorities: results-based budgeting.
“Results-based budgeting is an important initiative for this government. Albertans expect their government to treat their tax dollars with the same care and respect they do,” said Redford. “We will scrutinize all costs, challenge automatic growth in spending, and invest funds where we know they are going to make a positive difference in the lives of Albertans and their communities.”
The new Cabinet will take the helm of a revitalized government structure that will target three priority areas:
- Investing in Families and Communities - Supporting healthy and strong families and communities is an investment in Albertans and Alberta’s future.
- Securing Alberta’s Economic Future - Making strategic investments in both human capital and infrastructure to strengthen Alberta, grow our knowledge-inspired economy, and improve Alberta’s competitiveness in the global marketplace.
- Advancing World-leading Resource Stewardship - Developing our natural resources responsibly to protect our environment and grow our markets.
The new structure also includes:
- Under the Minister of Service Alberta, an Associate Minister is responsible for Accountability, Transparency and Transformation, which will review Alberta’s Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FOIPP) and oversee the change in the way the Government of Alberta does business.
- Seniors is moving to the Ministry of Health to enhance continuity in the short and long-term care of Alberta’s aging population.
- Sustainable Resource Development and Environment are consolidating.
- Justice and Solicitor General are one under the Ministry of Justice & Solicitor General.
- Aboriginal relations will have its own ministry, and their first priority is to finish the review of the First Nations Consultation Policy.
- PDD and AISH are now under Human Services.
Premier Redford will chair her first Cabinet Meeting after the swearing-in by Alberta’s Lieutenant Governor on May 8 at Government House. Steve Young has also been named Government Whip.
“Albertans have put their trust in us and going forward, we will demonstrate beyond a doubt that our government will be the change that Albertans are looking for,” Redford said.
Redford also announced the appointment of seven associate ministers who will reflect the Premier’s priorities and membership in the government’s renewed committee structure.
Backgrounders: List of Cabinet members in order of precedence, government structure and committees
Media inquiries may be directed to:
Kim Misik
Manager, Media Relations
Office of the Premier
780-422-4905
Cell: 587-985-9856
[email protected]
To call toll free within Alberta dial 310-0000.
Backgrounder
Premier Redford’s cabinet team
Below is the Cabinet named on May 8 by Premier Alison Redford, listed in order of precedence.
Name |
Ministry and Responsibilities |
Alison Redford, QC, Calgary-Elbow |
Premier, President of Executive Council, Chair of Agenda & Priorities |
Thomas Lukaszuk, Edmonton-Castle Downs |
Deputy Premier, Chair of Operations Policy Committee |
Doug Horner, Spruce Grove-St. Albert |
President of Treasury Board & Minister of Finance |
David Hancock, Edmonton-Whitemud |
Minister of Human Services, Government House Leader |
Cal Dallas, Red Deer-South |
Minister of International & Intergovernmental Relations |
Diana McQueen, Drayton Valley-Devon |
Minister of Environment & Sustainable Resource Development |
Fred Horne, Edmonton-Rutherford |
Minister of Health |
Ken Hughes, Calgary-West |
Minister of Energy |
Jeff Johnson, Athabasca-Sturgeon-Redwater |
Minister of Education |
Verlyn Olson, Wetaskiwin-Camrose |
Minister of Agriculture & Rural Development |
Jonathan Denis, Calgary-Acadia |
Minister of Justice & Solicitor General, Deputy House Leader |
Doug Griffiths, Battle River-Wainwright |
Minister of Municipal Affairs |
Robin Campbell, West Yellowhead |
Minister of Aboriginal Relations, Deputy House Leader |
Heather Klimchuk, Edmonton-Glenora |
Minister of Culture |
Manmeet Bhullar, Calgary-Greenway |
Minister of Service Alberta |
Wayne Drysdale, Grande Prairie-Wapiti |
Minister of Infrastructure |
Stephen Khan, St. Albert |
Minister of Enterprise & Advanced Education |
Ric McIver, Calgary-Hays |
Minister of Transportation, Deputy House Leader |
Christine Cusanelli, Calgary-Currie |
Minister of Tourism, Parks & Recreation |
Media inquiries may be directed to:
Kim Misik
Manager, Media Relations
Office of the Premier
780-422-4905
Cell: 587-985-9856
[email protected]
To call toll free within Alberta dial 310-0000.
Associate Ministers named
Alberta Premier Alison Redford named the following Associate Ministers on May 8.
Name |
Responsibilities |
George VanderBurg, Whitecourt-Ste.Anne |
Seniors (reporting to the Minister of Health) |
Frank Oberle, Peace River |
Services for Persons with Disabilities (reporting to the Minister of Human Services) |
Kyle Fawcett, Calgary-Klein |
Finance |
Teresa Woo-Paw, Calgary-Northern Hills |
International & Intergovernmental Relations |
Greg Weadick, Lethbridge-West |
Municipal Affairs |
Don Scott, Fort McMurray-Conklin |
Accountability, Transparency & Transformation (reporting to Minister of Service Alberta) |
Dave Rodney, Calgary-Lougheed |
Wellness (reporting to the Minister of Health) |
Media inquiries may be directed to:
Kim Misik
Manager, Media Relations
Office of the Premier
780-422-4905
Cell: 587-985-9856
[email protected]
To call toll free within Alberta dial 310-0000.
Changes to government structure
Premier Alison Redford announced the following government structure on May 8:
Ministry |
Major responsibilities |
Executive Council |
Maintains responsibility for the Regulatory Review Secretariat, Policy Coordination, Protocol and the Public Affairs Bureau. Also responsible for Corporate Human Resources |
Aboriginal Relations |
Aboriginal relations |
Agriculture & Rural Development |
Agriculture and Rural Development |
Culture |
Culture and Community Services |
Education |
Education |
Energy |
Energy, responsible for the Oil Sands Secretariat |
Enterprise & Advanced Education |
Consolidating Enterprise and Advanced Education & Technology. Economic development responsibilities |
Environment & Sustainable Resource Development |
Consolidating Environment & Water and Sustainable Resource Development |
Treasury Board & Finance |
Consolidating Treasury Board and Finance. Responsible for Alberta Gaming and Liquor Commission. |
Health |
Consolidating Seniors and Health and Wellness. Seniors and Community Supports, Continuing Care and Seniors Health Benefits. |
Human Services |
PDD, AISH, Children and Youth Services, Employment; Homelessness, Alberta Supports |
Infrastructure |
Infrastructure |
International and Intergovernmental Relations |
International and Intergovernmental Relations, Immigration |
Justice & Solicitor General |
Consolidating Justice and Attorney General and Solicitor General and Public Security. Responsible for Human Rights Commission |
Municipal Affairs |
Municipal Affairs. Maintains responsibility for Alberta Emergency Management Agency. |
Service Alberta |
Service Alberta. Accountability, Transparency & Transformation. Will review Alberta’s Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FOIPP) |
Transportation |
Transportation |
Tourism, Parks and Recreation |
Tourism, Park and Recreation |
Media inquiries may be directed to:
Kim Misik
Manager, Media Relations
Office of the Premier
780-422-4905
Cell: 587-985-9856
[email protected]
To call toll free within Alberta dial 310-0000.
Government of Alberta committee structure and members
Premier Redford named the following members to these government committees on May 8:
Committee |
Members |
Treasury Board |
Doug Horner- President |
Kyle Fawcett - Vice-Chair |
|
Mike Allen |
|
Wayne Drysdale |
|
Doug Griffiths |
|
David Dorward |
|
Ric McIver |
|
Robin Campbell |
|
Len Webber |
|
Jeff Johnson |
|
Cal Dallas |
|
Donna Kennedy-Glans |
|
Jonathan Denis |
|
Agenda and Priorities |
Alison Redford - Chair |
Doug Horner - Vice-Chair |
|
Bridget Pastoor |
|
Thomas Lukaszuk |
|
Steve Young |
|
Diana McQueen |
|
Ken Hughes |
|
Fred Horne |
|
Dave Hancock |
|
Richard Starke |
|
Verlyn Olson |
|
Jeff Johnson |
|
Operations |
Thomas Lukaszuk - Chair |
Steve Young - Vice-Chair, Gov. Whip |
|
Christine Cusanelli |
|
Doug Griffiths |
|
Ken Hughes |
|
Dave Hancock |
|
Manmeet Bhullar |
|
Frank Oberle |
|
Jeff Johnson |
|
Heather Klimchuk |
|
Verlyn Olson |
|
Stephen Khan |
|
Sandra Jansen |
Media inquiries may be directed to:
Kim Misik
Manager, Media Relations
Office of the Premier
780-422-4905
Cell: 587-985-9856
[email protected]
To call toll free within Alberta dial 310-0000.