New Minister Appointments in Ontario

Ontario is shaking things up with some new ministerial appointments! Premier Doug Ford has recently named Simcoe North MPP Jill Dunlop as the new Minister of Education, while Nolan Quinn takes on the role of Minister of Colleges and Universities.

Alongside them, Kevin Holland has stepped into Cabinet as the new Associate Minister of Forestry and Forest Products under the Ministry of Natural Resources. Meanwhile, Graham McGregor joins as the new Associate Minister of Auto Theft and Bail Reform as part of the Ministry of the Solicitor General.

In a statement, Premier Ford expressed his enthusiasm, saying, “With these changes, our government remains focused on rebuilding Ontario’s economy and protecting public safety as we deliver better jobs and bigger paycheques for workers in every part of the province.” He’s confident that Jill, Nolan, Kevin, and Graham will work hard to serve Ontarians.

This reshuffling comes on the heels of Todd Smith’s resignation as Minister of Education and MPP for Bay of Quinte, who has decided to pursue a career in the private sector after just a few months in office.

Marit Stiles, leader of the Ontario NDP, had some strong words about the situation. She criticized the government’s handling of education, saying, “People in Ontario deserve a government that treats our children’s education and the system that cares for our littlest ones as valuable, not trivial.”