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By battlefordsNOW Staff

New cabinet

Cockrill and Harrison take on new responsibilities as Premier appoints cabinet

Nov 7, 2024 | 12:11 PM

In the recent provincial election, Premier Scott Moe said people re-elected the Sask Party to ensure a strong economy and a bright future, while others voted for change. On Thursday, he promised his new government will deliver both, as he announced a smaller cabinet, with a new minister appointed in every cabinet position.

“We will ensure Saskatchewan’s economy remains strong and growing, while addressing the challenges of a growing province like timely access to health care and improved learning opportunities for children in our schools,” said Moe in a press release.

Jeremy Cockrill is the new Minister of Health. (Facebook)

Several current ministers are taking on new responsibilities including the MLA for The Battlefords, Jeremy Cockrill. He will transition from the Minister of Education to the Minister of Health.

The MLA for Meadow Lake, Jeremy Harrison becomes Minister of Crown Investments Corporation and all of its commercial Crown Corporations, and Minister responsible for the Public Service Commission. He previously served as the Minister of Trade and Export Development and Minister of Immigration and Career Training.

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The government’s longest-serving minister Jim Reiter becomes the new Deputy Premier and Minister of Finance. Reiter has been a minister since 2009. He will also serve as Minister of Labour Relations and Workplace Safety and Minister of Immigration and Career Training.

Four ministers are entering cabinet for the first time:

• Alana Ross as Minister of Parks, Culture and Sport, Minister responsible for the Status of Women, Tourism Saskatchewan and the Saskatchewan Liquor and Gaming Authority;
• Daryl Harrison as Minister of Agriculture;
• Travis Keisig as Minister of Environment; and
• Eric Schmalz as Minister of Government Relations, Minister responsible for First Nations, Métis and Northern Affairs.

Two former ministers will re-enter cabinet:

• Ken Cheveldayoff as Minister of Advanced Education; and
• Warren Kaeding as Minister of Trade and Export Development.

Other current ministers taking on new responsibilities are:

• Everett Hindley becomes Minister of Education;
• Lori Carr becomes Minister of Mental Health and Addictions, Seniors and Rural and Remote Health;
• Tim McLeod becomes Minister of Justice and Attorney General, Minister of Corrections and Public Safety;
• David Marit becomes Minister of Highways, Minister of SaskBuilds and Procurement;
• Terry Jenson becomes Minister of Social Services; and
• Colleen Young becomes Minister of Energy and Resources.

The new 16-member cabinet is two ministers smaller than the previous cabinet.

Premier Moe also named the new House leadership positions for the government caucus. They are:

• Government House Leader, Tim McLeod;
• Deputy House Leader, Lori Carr;
• Government Whip, Todd Goudy; and
• Deputy Whip, Sean Wilson.

Jamie Martens becomes the new Provincial Secretary.

Premier Moe said the government is planning to hold a fall sitting of the Legislature and a date for the Throne Speech will be announced soon.

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