REGINA - Opposition Leader Carla Beck has announced a number of changes to the shadow cabinet as well as additional duties for Deputy Leader Vicki Mowat.
Mowat will take on new community outreach, public speaking and communications responsibilities, according to a party news release. It means Mowat will have a greater role travelling around the province getting the NDP message out and hearing concerns.
“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,” said Mowat in a statement.
“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.”
As well, Beck has shuffled some existing Shadow Ministers and also named a number of Associate Ministers critics.
Among the changes according to their news release:
Regina Elphinstone-Centre MLA Meara Conway takes over Health from Mowat, Regina Walsh Acres Jared Clarke will take on Rural & Remote Health from Conway, and Saskatoon Churchill Wildwood MLA Keith Jorgenson will be Associate Health Shadow Minister.
Regina Rochdale MLA Joan Pratchler will be Associate Education Shadow Minister, working with current Education critic Matt Love.
Cumberland MLA Jordan McPhail will take on the role of Associate Corrections, Policing & Public Safety Shadow Minister, working alongside current critic Nicole Sarauer.
Saskatoon Meewasin MLA Nathaniel Teed will be 2SLGBTQ Affairs Shadow Minister, a newly created role, while Saskatoon Silverspring MLA Hugh Gordon will take on the new role of Caucus Military Liaison as well as Shadow Minister for SaskBuilds and Procurement.
As well, Saskatoon Nutana MLA Erika Ritchie will take on Municipal Affairs, Saskatoon Southeast Brittney Senger will take on Ethics and Democracy, and Regina Northeast MLA Jacqueline Roy will take on Status of Women.
“I am so thrilled to continue expanding the work of our team — this really is a government-in-waiting,” Beck said in a news 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.”
