Premier Doug Ford Announces Major Cabinet Changes
Toronto — In a significant reshuffle, Premier Doug Ford has appointed new members to his Cabinet, highlighting a shift in focus towards key areas of public service and economic development. Jill Dunlop has been named the new Minister of Education, and Nolan Quinn takes over as Minister of Colleges and Universities. Additionally, Kevin Holland joins as Associate Minister of Forestry and Forest Products within the Ministry of Natural Resources, while Graham McGregor is appointed Associate Minister of Auto Theft and Bail Reform under the Ministry of the Solicitor General.
Premier Ford emphasized the importance of these changes in a statement, 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. I’m thrilled to recognize Jill, Nolan, Kevin, and Graham for their leadership and know they will each work tirelessly to serve the people of Ontario.”
The reshuffle follows Todd Smith’s resignation as Minister of Education and Member of Provincial Parliament for Bay of Quinte. Smith is leaving to explore new opportunities in the private sector.
Premier Ford expressed gratitude for Smith’s service, noting, “From the bottom of my heart, I want to thank Todd for his many years of service to our government, our province, and our party. He leaves politics with a record that he can be incredibly proud of, including and especially fixing the previous government’s energy policies and bringing electricity prices down for hardworking families and businesses. Todd will always be a friend, and I can’t wait to watch his every success as he starts this next chapter of his life.”
The new appointments are expected to bring fresh perspectives and renewed focus to their respective portfolios as Ontario continues to navigate economic and public safety challenges.
