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New Cabinet features new faces and assignmentsWatch swearing-in ceremony via web cast on March 13 Premier Ed Stelmach has named his new Cabinet, which features new faces and new assignments for some previous members. The new Cabinet will be sworn in on March 13 at a ceremony at Government House in Edmonton. Watch the swearing-in live on March 13 at 10 a.m. on www.alberta.ca. Premier Stelmach has also introduced the role of parliamentary assistants to help support ministers on key projects. (See the sidebar for more information on parliamentary assistants.)
This Cabinet and new government structure will focus on building a stronger Alberta and improving the lives of Albertans. Government focuses on new priorities
Premier Ed Stelmach has laid out the priorities for his new administration. The new government will focus on five priorities: - ensuring - increasing access to quality health care and improving the efficiency and effectiveness of health care service delivery; - enhancing value-added activity, increasing innovation, and improving the long-run sustainability of - reducing crime so Albertans feel safe in their communities; and - providing the roads, schools, hospitals and other public infrastructure to meet the needs of a growing economy and population.
Premier Stelmach outlines new government structureChanges to the government structure will help better meet the government's five priorities.
Government's increased focus on culture is reflected in the new Ministry of Culture and Community Spirit.
The new Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs will help fulfill government’s plan to ensure affordable housing is available to all Albertans and to address emerging urban needs.
A new Ministry of Aboriginal Relations highlights the important role Aboriginal people play in
Infrastructure and Transportation will be split, ensuring more focus on meeting the needs for roads and other public facilities as part of implementing
Changes to Employment and Immigration will better focus the ministry on developing
The Ministry of Finance and
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Chairs of Cabinet policy committees announcedPremier Stelmach also appointed the chairs of five Cabinet Policy Committees. These committees review and make recommendations on policies, programs and legislation related to: community services; public safety and services; the economy; resources and the environment; and health. What is a parliamentary assistant?Parliamentary assistants help ministers with the work of their ministry and provide MLAs with ministry experience. Parliamentary assistants, appointed by the Premier, will be responsible to the minister and perform a variety of duties including: - overseeing operation of a major program or initiative; - carrying bills through the Legislative Assembly and its committees; - leading ministry stakeholder consultations; - attending events on behalf of the minister; and - participating on special task forces or advisory groups. |
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