Premier King announces changes to Cabinet roles

Premier King announced changes to cabinet responsibilities today. 

The following MLAs were given new ministerial responsibilities this morning during a ceremony at Government House: 

• Hon. James Aylward was sworn in as Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure;
• Hon. Steven Myers was sworn in as Minister of Environment, Energy and Climate Action, which will replace the former ministry of Environment, Water and Climate Change, in addition to taking responsibility for energy policy, the PEI Energy Corporation and Net Zero strategy for Prince Edward Island;
• Hon. Brad Trivers was sworn in as Minister of Social Development and Housing;
• Hon. Ernie Hudson was sworn in as Minister of Health and Wellness; and
• Hon. Natalie Jameson was sworn in as Minister of Education and Lifelong Learning and the Minister Responsible for the Status of Women. 

They join their colleagues: 

• Hon. Dennis King, Premier & President of Executive Council, Minister of Indigenous Relations, Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs, and Minister of Acadian and Francophone Affairs;
• Hon. Darlene Compton, Deputy Premier and Minister of Finance;
• Hon. Jamie Fox, Minister of Fisheries and Communities;
• Hon. Matthew MacKay, Minister of Economic Growth, Tourism and Culture; and
• Hon. Bloyce Thompson, Minister of Agriculture and Land, Minister of Justice and Public Safety and Attorney General. 

“Our government will continue to focus on managing the COVID-19 pandemic in Prince Edward Island.  However, we must start to look beyond the pandemic and ensure the health, economic, social and environmental priorities of Islanders are delivered in a timely manner. These changes today allow members of our cabinet to take on new challenges and gain the necessary experiences to build a better, more sustainable, and more inclusive province for all Islanders.”

- Premier Dennis King

Media Contact:
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Office of the Premier
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