New Deputy Ministers Appointed

January 20, 2012

DEPUTY MINISTERS APPOINTED TO SUPPORT NEW CABINET: PREMIER

Premier Greg Selinger today announced the appointment of deputy ministers to support the recently announced changes in cabinet and departments.
“I want to thank these dedicated civil servants for their commitment to public service and wish them well as they proceed to take up new responsibilities,” said Selinger.  “These individuals will provide leadership to the new and existing departments.”
The following appointments have been made:

• John Clarkson, deputy minister of finance;
• Grant Doak, deputy minister of innovation, energy and mines;
• Hugh Eliasson, deputy minister of immigration and multiculturalism (continues as deputy minister of entrepreneurship, training and trade);
• Jeff Parr, deputy minister of family services and labour;
• Jan Sanderson, deputy minister of children and youth opportunities (continues as chief executive officer, Healthy Child Manitoba office); and
• Cindy Stevens, deputy minister of healthy living, seniors and consumer affairs (continues as deputy minister of culture, heritage and tourism).

The appointments take effect immediately.

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