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