{"id":16359,"date":"2013-02-12T02:39:33","date_gmt":"2013-02-12T07:39:33","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/dbsjeyaraj.com\/dbsj\/?p=16359"},"modified":"2013-02-12T23:03:17","modified_gmt":"2013-02-13T04:03:17","slug":"kathleen-wynne-sworn-in-as-first-woman-premier-of-ontario-with-cabinet-of-27-ministers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dbsjeyaraj.com\/dbsj\/?p=16359","title":{"rendered":"Kathleen Wynne Sworn in as First Woman Premier of Ontario with Cabinet of 27 Ministers"},"content":{"rendered":"


\nPremier Kathleen Wynne and her new cabinet team were sworn-in today at Queen’s Park. <\/strong><\/p>\n

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Premier Kathleen Wynne<\/p><\/div>\n

“Jobs, the economy and a fair society are the priorities for this new government, and we intend to work with the opposition parties to make progress on these important priorities for the people of this province,” said Premier Wynne.<\/p>\n

“There is much that can be done if we set the interests of Ontario at the heart of our work. That is why I am opening a new session of the legislature next week.”
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\nPremier Wynne’s government is committed to balancing the budget by 2017-18. The new Minister of Finance, Charles Sousa, will work with his colleagues to stay focused on the bottom line while ensuring the people of Ontario can succeed.<\/p>\n

Dr. Eric Hoskins will bring a particular focus to youth employment as the new Minister of Economic Development, Trade and Employment.<\/p>\n

Liz Sandals becomes Minister of Education. Her first priority is to restore the relationship with teachers, working with all partners to help bring back extracurricular activities to schools across the province.<\/p>\n

Wynne’s government is also focused on the priorities of rural Ontario. To ensure those voices are heard, Premier Wynne will serve as Minister of Agriculture. Jeff Leal, the Minister of Rural Affairs, will work with his colleagues to ensure the unique needs of rural communities, including those in Northern Ontario, and small towns and businesses are addressed.<\/p>\n

Deb Matthews becomes Deputy Premier and will continue to lead the transformation of health care as the Minister of Health and Long-Term Care, ensuring high-quality services are there for our children and grandchildren.<\/p>\n

Reforming social assistance is also a top priority for the Wynne government. Ted McMeekin, the new Minister of Community and Social Services, will begin to implement recommendations of the Social Assistance Review panel led by Frances Lankin and Munir Sheikh.<\/p>\n

The new Ontario Government, led by Premier Wynne, will show The Way Forward for Ontario residents, building a strong economy and a fair society, for the benefit of all. <\/p>\n

Please see the full list of Cabinet appointments: <\/strong><\/p>\n

Kathleen Wynne
\nPremier and President of the Council
\nMinister of Agriculture <\/p>\n

Deb Matthews
\nMinister of Health and Long-Term Care
\nDeputy Premier <\/p>\n

Jim Bradley
\nMinister of the Environment <\/p>\n

John Gerretsen
\nAttorney General <\/p>\n

Michael Gravelle
\nMinister of Northern Development and Mines <\/p>\n

Ted McMeekin
\nMinister of Community and Social Services <\/p>\n

Laurel Broten
\nMinister of Intergovernmental Affairs
\nMinister Responsible for Women’s Issues <\/p>\n

Brad Duguid
\nMinister of Training, Colleges and Universities <\/p>\n

Linda Jeffrey
\nMinister of Municipal Affairs and Housing
\nChair of Cabinet <\/p>\n

Jeff Leal
\nMinister of Rural Affairs <\/p>\n

Madeleine Meilleur
\nMinister of Community Safety and Correctional Services
\nMinister Responsible for Francophone Affairs <\/p>\n

David Orazietti
\nMinister of Natural Resources <\/p>\n

Liz Sandals
\nMinister of Education <\/p>\n

Harinder Takhar
\nMinister of Government Services
\nChair of the Management Board of Cabinet <\/p>\n

David Zimmer
\nMinister of Aboriginal Affairs <\/p>\n

Michael Chan
\nMinister of Tourism, Culture and Sport
\nMinister Responsible for the 2015 Pan\/Parapan American Games <\/p>\n

Reza Moridi
\nMinister of Research and Innovation <\/p>\n

Yasir Naqvi
\nMinister of Labour <\/p>\n

Charles Sousa
\nMinister of Finance <\/p>\n

Eric Hoskins
\nMinister of Economic Development, Trade and Employment <\/p>\n

Glen Murray
\nMinister of Infrastructure
\nMinister of Transportation <\/p>\n

Bob Chiarelli
\nMinister of Energy <\/p>\n

Michael Coteau
\nMinister of Citizenship and Immigration <\/p>\n

Tracy MacCharles
\nMinister of Consumer Services <\/p>\n

Teresa Piruzza
\nMinister of Children and Youth Services <\/p>\n

Mario Sergio
\nMinister Responsible for Seniors <\/p>\n

John Milloy
\nGovernment House Leader <\/em><\/p>\n

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Premier Kathleen Wynne and her new cabinet team were sworn-in today at Queen’s Park. “Jobs, the economy and a fair society are the priorities for this new government, and we intend to work with the opposition parties to make progress on these important priorities for the people of this province,” said Premier Wynne. “There is …<\/p>\n

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