New Cabinet team focused on Albertans’ priorities
Shorter front bench features new talent and proven performers
Edmonton… Premier Alison Redford has named a new cabinet team that will get to work immediately on Albertans’ priorities.
“This cabinet reflects what change looks like. It’s a team that’s committed to listening to Albertans, and getting to work right away on bringing the change Albertans want and expect,” Redford said.
“As promised, there is a lot of new talent around the table that will change the way government works. There are also some familiar faces, including Doug Horner, who, as previously announced, will stay on as Deputy Premier.”
The new Cabinet will take the helm of a renewed government structure, including the creation of a Ministry of Human Services that will bring together programming for children and families in need. Aboriginal relations and immigration will move to International, Intergovernmental and Aboriginal Relations to better coordinate federal and Aboriginal portfolios. The function of economic development for the province will move to Treasury Board and Enterprise. The Ministry of Environment and Water will emphasize the importance of protecting one of Alberta’s greatest resources.
Cabinet was sworn-in by Alberta’s Lieutenant Governor on October 12 at Government House. The event was broadcast live on www.alberta.ca. Its first meeting followed the swearing-in ceremony.
“With this new team in place, we’re ready to work for Albertans on a new agenda. One of our first jobs will be getting ready for the fall session and setting our agenda to move forward,” Redford said.
Redford also announced the appointment of nine parliamentary assistants and membership in the government’s renewed committee structure. A new Operations Committee will play a key role in the day-to-day coordination of the government’s agenda, including issues management, legislation and house planning, and communications.
Media inquiries may be directed to:
Jay O’Neill, Communications Director
Office of the Premier
780-644-8096 or jay.o’neill@gov.ab.ca
To call toll free within Alberta dial 310-0000.
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October 12, 2011
Premier Redford’s Cabinet team in order of precedence
| Minister | Ministry |
| Alison Redford, QC, Calgary-Elbow | Premier, President of Executive Council, Chair of Agenda and Priorities |
| Doug Horner, Spruce Grove-Sturgeon-St. Albert | Deputy Premier, President of Treasury Board and Enterprise |
| David Hancock, Edmonton-Whitemud | Minister of Human Services, Government House Leader |
| Ted Morton, Foothills-Rocky View | Minister of Energy |
| Verlyn Olson, Wetaskiwin-Camrose | Minister of Justice and Attorney General, Deputy Government House Leader |
| Fred Horne, Edmonton-Rutherford | Minister of Health and Wellness |
| Ron Liepert, Calgary-West | Minister of Finance |
| Thomas Lukaszuk, Edmonton-Castle Downs | Minister of Education |
| Diana McQueen, Drayton Valley-Calmar | Minister of Environment and Water |
| Jonathan Denis, Calgary-Egmont | Solicitor General and Minister of Public Security; Deputy Government House Leader |
| Cal Dallas, Red Deer-South | Minister of International, Intergovernmental and Aboriginal Relations |
| Evan Berger, Livingstone-Macleod | Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development |
| Frank Oberle, Peace River | Minister of Sustainable Resource Development |
| George VanderBurg, Whitecourt-Ste. Anne | Minister of Seniors |
| Ray Danyluk, Lac La Biche-St. Paul | Minister of Transportation |
| Jeff Johnson, Athabasca-Redwater | Minister of Infrastructure |
| Doug Griffiths, Battle River-Wainwright | Minister of Municipal Affairs |
| Greg Weadick, Lethbridge-West | Minister of Advanced Education and Technology |
| Jack Hayden, Drumheller-Stettler | Minister of Tourism, Parks and Recreation |
| Heather Klimchuk, Edmonton-Glenora | Minister of Culture and Community Services |
| Manmeet Bhullar, Calgary-Montrose | Minister of Service Alberta |
Jay O’Neill, Communications Director
Office of the Premier
780-644-8096 or jay.o’neill@gov.ab.ca
To call toll free within Alberta dial 310-0000.
October 12, 2011
Parliamentary Assistants
| Department | Parliamentary Assistant |
| Executive Council | Art Johnston, Calgary-Hays |
| Treasury Board and Enterprise | Kyle Fawcett, Calgary-North Hill |
| Human Services | Arno Doerksen, Strathmore-Brooks |
| Health and Wellness | Naresh Bhardwaj, Edmonton-Ellerslie |
| Education | Janice Sarich, Edmonton-Decore |
| Agriculture and Rural Development | Barry McFarland, Little Bow |
| Sustainable Resource Development | Dave Rodney, Calgary-Lougheed |
| Seniors | Alana DeLong, Calgary-Bow |
| Transportation | David Xiao, Edmonton-McClung |
Jay O’Neill, Communications Director
Office of the Premier
780-644-8096 or jay.o’neill@gov.ab.ca
To call toll free within Alberta dial 310-0000.
October 12, 2011
New government structure
| Ministry | Major responsibilities |
| Executive Council | Maintains responsibility for the Public Affairs Bureau. Adds responsibility for the Regulatory Review Secretariat |
| Advanced Education and Technology | Advanced Education and Technology |
| Agriculture and Rural Development | Agriculture and Rural Development |
| Culture and Community Services | Culture and Community Spirit (except Human Rights Commission) |
| Education | Education |
| Energy | Energy |
| Environment and Water | Environment |
| Finance | Finance. Responsible for Alberta Gaming and Liquor Commission |
| Health and Wellness | Health and Wellness |
| Human Services | Consolidating Children and Youth Services; Employment and Immigration (except for immigration); Homelessness; Alberta Supports (from Seniors and Community Supports) |
| International, Intergovernmental and Aboriginal Relations | International and Intergovernmental Relations; Aboriginal Relations; Immigration |
| Infrastructure | Infrastructure. Responsible for the Oil Sands Secretariat |
| Justice | Justice and Attorney General. Responsible for the Human Rights Commission |
| Municipal Affairs | Municipal Affairs; Housing and Urban Affairs (except Homelessness). Maintains responsibility for Alberta Emergency Management Agency |
| Seniors | Seniors and Community Supports (except Alberta Supports). Continuing Care and Seniors Health Benefits |
| Service Alberta | Service Alberta |
| Solicitor General and Public Security | Solicitor General and Public Security. Responsible for consolidated enforcement services from Sustainable Resource Development and Transportation. |
| Sustainable Resource Development | Sustainable Resource Development |
| Transportation | Transportation |
| Tourism, Parks and Recreation | Tourism, Parks and Recreation |
| Treasury Board and Enterprise | Treasury Board; Enterprise (economic development responsibilities). Maintains responsibility for Corporate Human Resources |
Jay O’Neill, Communications Director
Office of the Premier
780-644-8096 or jay.o’neill@gov.ab.ca
To call toll free within Alberta dial 310-0000.
October 12, 2011
Government Committee Membership
Treasury Board
Doug Horner – President
Jeff Johnson – Vice-Chair
Evan Berger
Cal Dallas
Wayne Drysdale
Kyle Fawcett
Doug Griffiths
Fred Horne
Ron Liepert
Ted Morton
Dave Rodney
Len Webber
Agenda and Priorities
Alison Redford – Chair
Doug Horner – Vice-Chair
Manmeet Bhullar
Robin Campbell
Ray Danyluk
Ron Liepert
Thomas Lukaszuk
Diana McQueen
Ted Morton
Frank Oberle
Operations Committee
Ray Danyluk – Chair
Robin Campbell, Whip – Vice-Chair
Lindsay Blackett
Wayne Drysdale, Deputy Whip
Iris Evans
Dave Hancock, House Leader
Evan Berger, Political Minister – Southern Alberta
Manmeet Bhullar, Political Minister – Calgary
Cal Dallas, Political Minister – Central Alberta
Jeff Johnson, Political Minister – Northern Alberta
Thomas Lukaszuk, Political Minister – Edmonton
Cabinet Policy Committees
Energy
Doug Elniski – Chair
Cal Dallas, Minister of International, Intergovernmental and Aboriginal Relations
Frank Oberle, Minister of Sustainable Resource Development
Diana McQueen, Minister of Environment and Water
Evan Berger, Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development
Ted Morton, Minister of Energy
Ken Allred
Broyce Jacobs
Art Johnston
Ty Lund
Barry McFarland
Dave Rodney
Len Webber
Public Health & Safety
George Rogers – Chair
Fred Horne, Minister of Health and Wellness
Verlyn Olson, Minister of Justice and Attorney General
Jonathan Denis, Solicitor General
Dave Hancock, Minister of Human Services
George VanderBurg, Minister of Seniors
Naresh Bhardwaj
Lindsay Blackett
Alana DeLong
Arno Doerksen
Yvonne Fritz
Mary Anne Jablonski
Len Mitzel
Teresa Woo-Paw
Finance
Dave Quest -Chair
Ron Liepert, Minister of Finance
Doug Horner, President of Treasury Board
Manmeet Bhullar, Minister of Service Alberta
Ray Danyluk, Minister of Transportation
Jeff Johnson, Minister of Infrastructure
Cindy Ady
Neil Brown
Iris Evans
Kyle Fawcett
Mel Knight
Ray Prins
David Xiao
Community Development
Hector Goudreau – Chair
Doug Griffiths, Minister of Municipal Affairs
Jack Hayden, Minister of Tourism, Parks and Recreation
Heather Klimchuk, Minister of Culture and Community Services
Moe Amery
Pearl Calahasen
George Groeneveld
Luke Ouellette
Lloyd Snelgrove
Ed Stelmach
Tony Vandermeer
Gene Zwozdesky
Education
Genia Leskiw – Chair
Thomas Lukaszuk, Minister of Education
Greg Weadick, Minister of Advanced Education and Technology
Carl Benito
Wayne Cao
Fred Lindsay
Richard Marz
Rob Renner
Janice Sarich
Peter Sandhu
Janis Tarchuk
Jay O’Neill, Communications Director
Office of the Premier
780-644-8096 or jay.o’neill@gov.ab.ca
To call toll free within Alberta dial 310-0000.
