Economy Minister Bill Boyd today said he has asked to leave cabinet when Premier Brad Wall reassigns cabinet responsibilities in the coming weeks.
“I have been doing this for a long time, so I think it’s time for me to step back in order for others to have a chance to serve in cabinet,” Boyd said. “Our government is fortunate to have a large and talented caucus, including many new members who were elected for the first time earlier this year, so this is a great opportunity for renewal.”
Boyd said he looks forward to continuing to serve the people of Kindersley constituency as their MLA.
Premier Brad Wall said it’s difficult to lose one of his most experienced cabinet ministers but he respects Boyd’s decision.
“Bill Boyd has been a key member of cabinet since our very first day in government and I will miss his strong leadership at the cabinet table,” Wall said. “That said, I understand his desire to move to a different role in our government at this stage in his political career. I know he will continue to provide strong leadership within the government caucus as he has at the cabinet table for many years.”
Boyd was first elected in 1991 and has served in every cabinet since the current government was first elected in 2007.
