In an effort to unite the United Conservative Party (UCP), Alberta’s new Premier, Daniel Smith, presented her new cabinet with positions for almost everyone who ran against her in the last UCP leadership race.
In the new cabinet, Kaycee Madu, is promoted to Deputy Premier and Minister of Skilled Trades and Professions. Nathan Neudorf is Deputy Premier and Minister of Infrastructure. UCP leadership challenger, Travis Toews, is President of Treasury Board and Minister of Finance. Another UCP leadership challenger, Brian Jean is Minister of Jobs, Economy and Northern Development.
This sets the stage for elections next year as both the New Democratic Party (NDP) and the UCP will have their conventions on the same weekend in Calgary and Edmonton respectively, October 21 – 23.
Twenty-four members of the Government of Alberta’s cabinet are being introduced to Albertans in advance of their taking the oath of office.
The new cabinet represents a strong mix of rural and urban MLAs from every geographic region of the province, each of whom the Premier recognizes as a strong advocate for their community and province. They are committed to standing up for Albertans, growing our economy and addressing affordability.
Joining the Premier and Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs in cabinet are:
Deputy Premier and Minister of Skilled Trades and Professions – Kaycee Madu
Deputy Premier and Minister of Infrastructure – Nathan Neudorf
President of Treasury Board and Minister of Finance – Travis Toews
Minister of Jobs, Economy and Northern Development – Brian Jean
Minister of Justice – Tyler Shandro
Minister of Health – Jason Copping
Minister of Energy – Pete Guthrie
Minister of Environment and Protected Areas – Sonya Savage
Minister of Technology and Innovation – Nate Glubish
Minister of Affordability and Utilities – Matt Jones
Minister of Municipal Affairs – Rebecca Schulz
Minister of Transportation and Economic Corridors – Devin Dreeshen
Minister of Public Safety – Mike Ellis
Minister of Agriculture and Irrigation – Nate Horner
Minister of Forestry, Parks and Tourism – Todd Loewen
Minister of Trade, Immigration and Multiculturalism – Rajan Sawhney
Minister of Education – Adriana LaGrange
Minister of Advanced Education – Demetrios Nicolaides
Minister of Service Alberta and Red Tape Reduction – Dale Nally
Minister of Indigenous Relations – Rick Wilson
Minister of Seniors, Community and Social Services – Jeremy Nixon
Minister of Children’s Services – Mickey Amery
Minister of Mental Health and Addictions – Nicholas Milliken
Minister of Culture – Jason Luan
“I am thrilled to be working with this strong, determined, united group of MLAs. Alberta’s future is bright – but there’s a lot of work to be done. Our team will work every day to gain your trust, make bold changes and continue to build the most innovative, entrepreneurial and welcoming province in the world. I want to thank our entire team for their tireless dedication to Albertans and we’re looking forward to the days ahead.”
Premier of Alberta
Caucus leadership positions will include:
Whip (Minister without portfolio) – Brad Rutherford
House Leader (Minister without portfolio) – Joseph Schow
Deputy House Leaders – Kaycee Madu, Mickey Amery, David Hanson
Ministers will be assisted in their work by the following parliamentary secretaries:
Parliamentary Secretary for Ukrainian Refugee Settlement – Jackie Armstrong-Homeniuk
Parliamentary Secretary for EMS Reform – RJ Sigurdson
Parliamentary Secretary for Rural Health – Tany Yao
Parliamentary Secretary for Economic Corridors – Shane Getson
Parliamentary Secretary for Tourism – Miranda Rosin
Parliamentary Secretary for Agrifood Development – Glenn van Dijken
Parliamentary Secretary for Multiculturalism – Devinder Toor
Parliamentary Secretary for Status of Women – Tanya Fir
Parliamentary Secretary for Community Outreach – Muhammad Yaseen
Parliamentary Secretary for Procurement Transformation – David Hanson
Parliamentary Secretary for Small Business – Martin Long
New government committees will be chaired by:
Economy and Affordability Cabinet Policy Committee – Jason Nixon
Alberta First Cabinet Policy Committee – Garth Rowswell
Social Services Cabinet Policy Committee – Searle Turton
Building Communities Cabinet Policy Committee – Pat Rehn
Legislative Review Committee Chair – Jason Stephan
Treasury Board members will include:
Travis Toews
Matt Jones
Nate Glubish
Rebecca Schulz
Devin Dreeshen
Jordan Walker
Rick Wilson
Nathan Neudorf
Pete Guthrie
Cabinet members will be sworn in on the morning of Monday, Oct. 24 at 11 a.m. and will then begin receiving briefings from their departments.
