NLIS 2 July 5, 2006 (Executive Council) Premier
announces changes to Cabinet As
the Provincial Government continues to move forward with an agenda for
growth and prosperity for �I
am pleased to announce today the addition of two new Ministers to our
Cabinet, as well as new responsibilities for some of our current
Ministers,� said Premier Williams.
�I extend a warm welcome to our new Ministers and I am
confident they will serve the people of the province well in their new
roles. Our government
remains committed to implementing our vision for a stronger, more self
reliant province, and we are equally committed to ensuring we are
accountable and open as we continue to serve the people who have
entrusted us to lead The
following portfolios will be under new leadership effective immediately: Minister of Natural Resources � The Honourable Kathy Dunderdale �Obviously,
the events in recent weeks have resulted in necessary changes to our
Cabinet team,� added Premier Williams.
�As we move forward with the business of government, I am
certain that the stakeholder groups related to the affected departments
will see an invigorated and dedicated effort from our ministers and
indeed our entire team in Cabinet and Caucus.
For example, in the Department of Business we have worked hard to
lay the foundation for a strong, effective and relevant department and
the time has now come to bolster that department with a dedicated
full-time minister.� The
Premier added he is especially pleased to welcome MHA John Hickey into
Cabinet and looks forward to his continued contribution as Premier
Williams also announced a new Parliamentary Secretary and Parliamentary
Assistant, which will replace previous appointments.
The following appointments will be effective immediately: Parliamentary Assistant to the Premier � Shawn
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contact: Elizabeth Matthews,
Office of the Premier, Biographies KATHY DUNDERDALE The former Deputy
Mayor of Burin, Kathy Dunderdale was the first woman ever to be elected
President of the TREVOR TAYLOR Born and raised in
Gunners Cove, Trevor Taylor graduated from Truman Eddison Memorial in
Gunners Cove in 1984 and attended JOHN HICKEY John Hickey has
served in various capacities with the Town Council of Happy Valley-Goose
Bay, including serving as Mayor. He has held the position of President
for the Combined Councils of Labrador and served as a Director for the
Federation of Canadian Municipalities for four years. He has also
volunteered his time as a Director for the Goose Bay Airport Corporation
(GBAC), a Director on the Central Labrador Economic Development Board (CLEDB),
and a member of the Labrador North Chamber of Commerce (LNCC). In March
of 2003, he received the Queen�s Golden Jubilee Medal from the
Governor General of KEVIN O�BRIEN Kevin O'Brien was
sworn in as the Member for the District of Gander on SHAWN SKINNER Member for St. John�s
Centre Shawn
was born and raised in the heart of St. John�s, where he attended Holy
Cross Junior High and Brother Rice High Schools, followed by studies at
Memorial University. Later, he earned a Diploma in Applied Arts
from Cabot College, in addition to a Certificate in Adult Education from
St. Francis Xavier University. In 1998, Shawn became a member of the
Canadian Institute of Management, from which he was granted the
Professional Manager designation. This
designation denotes a combined academic and practical experience
background and is awarded to individuals who successfully meet an
established set of criteria that is reflective of high standards of
professional integrity, work performance and recognition. For
20 years, Shawn was been involved with Keyin College, St. John�s
campus, in the capacities of instructor, faculty supervisor, principal,
and operator. Shawn has
worked with many people in St. John�s over the years and has been a
very active member in his community. He has served as a St.
John�s Municipal Councillor
for Ward 2 and has been involved with various community and volunteer
groups, including the following: Vice-president of the St. John�s Boys
and Girls Club; Member of the Royal St. John�s Regatta Committee;
President of the Benevolent Irish Society ; Board Member of Friends of
Victoria Park; Active Volunteer with the Canadian Red Cross; Volunteer
with St. John�s Canada Day Committee; Founding Member of the St.
John�s Sports and Entertainment Committee, responsible for Mile One
Stadium; Chair of the CNIB Visions Luncheon. Shawn was first elected to
the House of Assembly in November 2003. CHARLENE JOHNSON Charlene Johnson,
the youngest woman ever elected to serve in the Newfoundland and
Labrador House of Assembly, is passionate about sustainable development
and the protection of our natural resources. Born in Carbonear and
raised in the Conception Bay community of Gull Island, Charlene holds a
Bachelor of Science degree in Forest Engineering from the University of
New Brunswick and a Masters of Applied Science degree in Environmental
Engineering from Memorial University of Newfoundland. She is currently
working towards a Masters in Business Administration on a part-time
basis. Charlene
has been active in consulting work, and was employed with a regulatory
agency where she worked with electric and water utilities. She has also
been involved in the family business at Northern Bay Sands Park. She has
volunteered with the North Shore Volunteer Fire Department and has also
served as a consultant with the North Shore Regional Development
Association. Charlene
strongly believes Newfoundland and Labrador's most valued resource is
its people and is determined to help put an end to the exodus of our
people and resources through the creation of new, sustainable
opportunities. Charlene was
first elected to the House of Assembly in November 2003. 2006
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