Jean now Minister of Jobs, Economy and Northern Development; Hanson a Deputy House Leader

Premier Danielle Smith has chosen her cabinet on Friday, which includes a position for Brian Jean, and a house leader spot for Dave Hanson.

Lac La Biche-Fort McMurray MLA Brian Jean is now the Minister of Jobs, Economy and Northern Development. Bonnyville-Cold Lake-St. Paul MLA Dave Hanson one of three deputy house leaders, along with Kaycee Madu and Mickey Amery. He is also the Parliamentary Secretary for Procurement Transformation.

“I am thrilled to being working with this strong, determined, united group of MLAs. Alberta’s future is bright – but there’s a lot of work to be done,” said Smith in a press release.

“Our team will work every day to gain your trust, make bold changes and continue to build the most innovative, entrepreneurial and welcoming province in the world. I want to thank our entire team for their tireless dedication to Albertans and we’re looking forward to the days ahead.”

Vermilion-Lloydminster MLA Garth Rowswell is the chair of the Alberta First Cabinet Policy Committee.

Full list of cabinet ministers:

• Deputy Premier and Minister of Skilled Trades and Professions – Kaycee Madu
• Deputy Premier and Minister of Infrastructure – Nathan Neudorf
• President of Treasury Board and Minister of Finance – Travis Toews
• Minister of Jobs, Economy and Northern Development – Brian Jean
• Minister of Justice – Tyler Shandro
• Minister of Health – Jason Copping
• Minister of Energy – Pete Guthrie
• Minister of Environment and Protected Areas – Sonya Savage
• Minister of Technology and Innovation – Nate Glubish
• Minister of Affordability and Utilities – Matt Jones
• Minister of Municipal Affairs – Rebecca Schulz
• Minister of Transportation and Economic Corridors – Devin Dreeshen
• Minister of Public Safety – Mike Ellis
• Minister of Agriculture and Irrigation – Nate Horner
• Minister of Forestry, Parks and Tourism – Todd Loewen
• Minister of Trade, Immigration and Multiculturalism – Rajan Sawhney
• Minister of Education – Adriana LaGrange
• Minister of Advanced Education – Demetrios Nicolaides
• Minister of Service Alberta and Red Tape Reduction – Dale Nally
• Minister of Indigenous Relations – Rick Wilson
• Minister of Seniors, Community and Social Services – Jeremy Nixon
• Minister of Children’s Services – Mickey Amery
• Minister of Mental Health and Addictions – Nicholas Milliken
• Minister of Culture – Jason Luan

Caucus leadership positions will include:

• Whip (Minister without portfolio) – Brad Rutherford
• House Leader (Minister without portfolio) – Joseph Schow
• Deputy House Leaders – Kaycee Madu, Mickey Amery, David Hanson

New government committees will be chaired by:

• Economy and Affordability Cabinet Policy Committee – Jason Nixon
• Alberta First Cabinet Policy Committee – Garth Rowswell
• Social Services Cabinet Policy Committee – Searle Turton
• Building Communities Cabinet Policy Committee – Pat Rehn
• Legislative Review Committee Chair – Jason Stephan

Treasury Board members will include:

• Travis Toews
• Matt Jones
• Nate Glubish
• Rebecca Schulz
• Devin Dreeshen
• Jordan Walker
• Rick Wilson
• Nathan Neudorf
• Pete Guthrie

Cabinet members will be sworn in on Monday morning.