A cabinet shuffle today in the PEI Government sees two veteran Liberal Ministers leave their posts.
Allen Roach and Alan McIsaac are leaving cabinet after informing the Premier that they do not plan to run in the next provincial election.
Premier Wade MacLauchlan announced some changes that see a veteran MLA return to cabinet, and the addition of a first time cabinet member. Some members saw their responsibilies and portfolios shifted.
Chris Palmer, MLA for Summerside-Wilmot, joins cabinet for the first time as minister of Economic Development and Tourism. Richard Brown, the longtime MLA for Charlottetown-Victoria Park, was sworn in as minister of Communities, Land and Environment.
Heath MacDonald takes over for Roach as minister of Finance.
Jordan Brown, remains minister of Education, Early Learning and Culture, but was given the additional responsibilities of Justice and Public Safety, and attorney general.
Jordan Brown, remains minister of Education, Early Learning and Culture, but was given the additional responsibilities of Justice and Public Safety, and attorney general.
Robert Henderson moves from Health to become minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, taking over for McIsaac.
Robert Mitchell assumes duties as minister of Health and Wellness.
Robert Mitchell assumes duties as minister of Health and Wellness.
Maclauchlan, Tina Mundy, Paula Biggar, Sonny Gallant and Pat Murphy retain their portfolios in cabinet.