Premier Alison Redford has named a new cabinet team that will get to work immediately on Albertans’ priorities.

“This cabinet reflects what change looks like. It’s a team that’s committed to listening to Albertans, and getting to work right away on bringing the change Albertans want and expect,” Redford said.

“As promised, there is a lot of new talent around the table that will change the way government works. There are also some familiar faces, including Doug Horner, who, as previously announced, will stay on as Deputy Premier.”

The new Cabinet will take the helm of a renewed government structure, including the creation of a Ministry of Human Services that will bring together programming for children and families in need.  Aboriginal relations and immigration will move to International, Intergovernmental and Aboriginal Relations to better coordinate federal and Aboriginal portfolios. &nbspThe function of economic development for the province will move to Treasury Board and Enterprise. The Ministry of Environment and Water will emphasize the importance of protecting one of Alberta’s greatest resources.

Cabinet was sworn-in by Alberta’s Lieutenant Governor on October 12 at Government House.  The event was broadcast live on www.alberta.ca. Its first meeting followed the swearing-in ceremony.

“With this new team in place, we’re ready to work for Albertans on a new agenda. One of our first jobs will be getting ready for the fall session and setting our agenda to move forward,” Redford said.

Redford also announced the appointment of nine parliamentary assistants and membership in the government’s renewed committee structure. A new Operations Committee will play a key role in the day-to-day coordination of the government’s agenda, including issues management, legislation and house planning, and communications.

Premier Redford’s Cabinet team in order of precedence

Minister	Ministry
Alison Redford, QC, Calgary-Elbow	Premier, President of Executive Council, Chair of Agenda and Priorities
Doug Horner, Spruce Grove-Sturgeon-St. Albert	Deputy Premier, President of Treasury Board and Enterprise
David Hancock, Edmonton-Whitemud	Minister of Human Services, Government House Leader
Ted Morton, Foothills-Rocky View	Minister of Energy
Verlyn Olson, Wetaskiwin-Camrose	Minister of Justice and Attorney General, Deputy Government House Leader
Fred Horne, Edmonton-Rutherford	Minister of Health and Wellness
Ron Liepert, Calgary-West	Minister of Finance
Thomas Lukaszuk, Edmonton-Castle Downs	Minister of Education
Diana McQueen, Drayton Valley-Calmar	Minister of Environment and Water
Jonathan Denis, Calgary-Egmont	Solicitor General and Minister of Public Security; Deputy Government House Leader
Cal Dallas, Red Deer-South	Minister of International, Intergovernmental and Aboriginal Relations
Evan Berger, Livingstone-Macleod	Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development
Frank Oberle, Peace River	Minister of Sustainable Resource Development
George VanderBurg, Whitecourt-Ste. Anne	Minister of Seniors
Ray Danyluk, Lac La Biche-St. Paul	Minister of Transportation
Jeff Johnson, Athabasca-Redwater	Minister of Infrastructure
Doug Griffiths, Battle River-Wainwright	Minister of Municipal Affairs
Greg Weadick, Lethbridge-West	Minister of Advanced Education and Technology
Jack Hayden,  Drumheller-Stettler	Minister of Tourism, Parks and Recreation
Heather Klimchuk, Edmonton-Glenora	Minister of Culture and Community Services
Manmeet Bhullar, Calgary-Montrose	Minister of Service Alberta

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