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Northumberland-Peterborough South’s MPP is once again going to be serving in Premier Doug Ford’s new cabinet.
David Piccini will servce as Minister of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development. Piccini first took on the portfolio on September 22nd, 2023.
“As Ontario faces one of the greatest challenges in our history, workers and families are counting on us to stand up for their jobs and wellbeing,” Ford said Thursday. “Our government will double down on our plan to build, train and reskill workers, tear down internal trade barriers, retool companies for new markets, attract investments, and cut red tape to develop our natural resources, including critical minerals in the Ring of Fire. No matter what, we will protect Ontario.”
Officials say the reshuffled cabinet reflects the government’s focus on economic resilience, with ministers assigned to key portfolios aimed at strengthening industry, expanding trade, and improving infrastructure. Other notable appointments include:
-Vic Fedeli as Minister of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade
-Stephen Lecce as Minister of Energy and Mines
-Greg Rickford as Minister of Indigenous Affairs and First Nations Economic Reconciliation, as well as Minister Responsible for the Ring of Fire
-Paul Calandra as Minister of Education
-Peter Bethlenfalvy as Minister of Finance
The government has also introduced new associate ministers to target pressing issues such as auto theft and bail reform, small business support, and energy-intensive industries. Among them, Zee Hamid will serve as Associate Minister of Auto Theft and Bail Reform, while Nina Tangri takes on the role of Associate Minister of Small Business.
Structural changes to ministries will also take effect. The Minister of the Environment, Conservation and Parks will now oversee conservation authorities, while the Minister of Energy and Mines will take responsibility for broadband expansion and connectivity.
The Ford government has framed these changes as part of its broader strategy to position Ontario for long-term economic success, particularly as it navigates international trade pressures.
