Strong, Experienced Cabinet To Focus On Jobs And Economy
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.
Thunder Bay-Superior North MPP Michael Gravelle (Right of Premier) has been named Minister of Natural Resources and all in the North will no doubt be eager to hear of his plans for the CLUAH Project, while Sudbury MPP Rick Bartolucci assumes the roles of Minister of Northern Development Mines and Forests and Chair of Cabinet.
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.
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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.
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 |
