Todd Goudy has been named the new Government Whip. (File photo/northeastNOW)

By Cam Lee

New role for Melfort MLA

Melfort MLA Todd Goudy named Government Whip

Nov 7, 2024 | 12:10 PM

Melfort MLA Todd Goudy has a new leadership role as Premier Scott Moe revealed his new cabinet following the Oct. 28 provincial election.

Goudy has been chosen as the new Government Whip.

The new SaskParty cabinet will feature a 16-person cabinet, two ministers smaller than the previous cabinet.

“This is a new beginning – a new government with a new mandate from Saskatchewan voters, and today we have a new cabinet,” Moe said in the government’s news release. “I know every minister is looking forward to taking on their new responsibilities, addressing the opportunities and challenges that face Saskatchewan.

“In the recent election, many people voted to re-elect our government to ensure a strong economy and a bright future, while many others voted for change. Our new government will deliver both,” said Moe. “We will ensure Saskatchewan’s economy remains strong and growing, while addressing the challenges of a growing province like timely access to health care and improved learning opportunities for children in our schools.”

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The new Deputy Premier and Minister of Finance is Jim Reiter, who is the government’s longest-serving minister. Reiter, who has been a minister since 2009, will also serve as Minister of Labour Relations and Workplace Safety and Minister of Immigration and Career Training.

Four first-time ministers include:

• Alana Ross as Minister of Parks, Culture and Sport, Minister responsible for the Status of Women, Tourism Saskatchewan and the Saskatchewan Liquor and Gaming Authority;
• Daryl Harrison as Minister of Agriculture;
• Travis Keisig as Minister of Environment; and
• Eric Schmalz as Minister of Government Relations, Minister responsible for First Nations, Métis and Northern Affairs.

Two former ministers are back in cabinet:

• Ken Cheveldayoff as Minister of Advanced Education; and
• Warren Kaeding as Minister of Trade and Export Development

Several current ministers will be taking on a new role in this cabinet:

• Everett Hindley becomes Minister of Education;
• Jeremy Cockrill becomes Minister of Health;
• Lori Carr becomes Minister of Mental Health and Addictions, Seniors and Rural and Remote Health;
• Tim McLeod becomes Minister of Justice and Attorney General, Minister of Corrections and Public Safety;
• David Marit becomes Minister of Highways, Minister of SaskBuilds and Procurement;
• Jeremy Harrison becomes Minister of Crown Investments Corporation and all of its commercial Crown Corporations, and Minister responsible for the Public Service Commission;
• Terry Jenson becomes Minister of Social Services; and
• Colleen Young becomes Minister of Energy and Resources.

Other House leadership positions for the government caucus, along with Goudy, include:

• Government House Leader, Tim McLeod;
• Deputy House Leader, Lori Carr;
• Deputy Whip, Sean Wilson.

Jamie Martens becomes the new Provincial Secretary.

Premier Moe said the date of the Throne Speech will be announced soon, and the government is planning to hold a fall sitting of the Legislature.

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Cam.lee@pattisonmedia.com

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