The Saskatchewan NDP led by Carla Beck announced changes to the Shadow Cabinet on Tuesday, with Associate Ministers named in healthcare, education and public safety.
Deputy Minister Vicki Mowat will add responsibilities in community outreach, public speaking and communications.
“I am so thrilled to continue expanding the work of our team — this really is a government-in-waiting,” Beck said in a release. “We will put even more focus on critical issues and building a plan that is focused on the future of Saskatchewan, one filled with good-paying jobs, healthcare that’s available when and where people need it, quality public education and safer communities.”
“We hear every day from people in this province who are tired after 18 years of Sask. Party failures. Our message to them is you don’t have to settle for this, you can demand a government that’s focused on you and your family.”
Mowat added, “I intend to travel to every corner of this province to talk to people about their priorities for the future of this incredible place we call home.
“I am so thrilled to work directly with the next Premier of our province in Carla Beck and to take on new responsibilities as a member of her team. We truly are focused on building a bright future for every Saskatchewan person.”
Regina Elphinstone-Centre MLA Meara Conway will take on the role of Health Shadow Minister, Regina Walsh Acres MLA Jared Clarke will be assigned the role of Rural & Remote Health Shadow Minister, and Saskatoon Churchill Wildwood MLA Keith Jorgenson has been appointed Associate Health Shadow Minister.
Regina Rochdale MLA Joan Pratchler will work alongside Shadow Education Minister Matt Love as the Associate Education Shadow Minister.
Cumberland MLA Jordan McPhail is now the Associate Corrections, Policing & Public Safety Shadow Minister, working with current Shadow Minister Nicole Sarauer.
The newly created 2SLGBTQ Affairs Shadow Minister will be Saskatoon Meewasin MLA Nathaniel Teed. Saskatoon Silverspring MLA Hugh Gordon will take on the new role of Caucus Military Liaison. Gordon also becomes the Shadow Minister for SaskBuilds and Procurement.
Saskatoon Nutana MLA Erika Ritchie will become the Municipal Affairs Shadow Minister, Saskatoon Southeast Brittney Senger will become the Ethics & Democracy Shadow Minister and Regina Northeast MLA Jacqueline Roy will become the Status of Women Shadow Minister.