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December 15, 1998
(Executive Council)


Premier Tobin announces Cabinet Shuffle

Premier Tobin today announced changes in nine Cabinet portfolios.

Joining Cabinet are Rick Woodford (MHA-Humber Valley) as Minister of Works, Services and Transportation, Anna Thistle (MHA-Grand Falls-Buchans) as President of Treasury Board and Walter Noel (MHA- Virginia Waters) as Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs.

Ministers assuming new portfolios are Paul Dicks as Minister of Justice and Minister of Finance; Charles Furey as Minister of Tourism, Culture and Recreation and (Acting) Government House Leader; Roger Grimes as Minister of Mines and Energy; Judy Foote as Minister of Education; Lloyd Matthews as Minister of Municipal and Provincial Affairs; and Sandra Kelly as Minister of Industry, Trade and Technology.

Leaving Cabinet are Art Reid (formerly Minister of Municipal and Provincial Affairs) and Chris Decker (formerly Minister of Justice). The premier expressed his appreciation to Messrs. Reid and Decker for their contributions to the government.

All changes take effect today following a swearing-in by the Lieutenant-Governor at Government House.

Media contact: Heidi Bonnell (709) 729-3564.

1998 12 15                                10:45 a.m.


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