Manitoba Cabinet Shuffle – Just Sworn In First Aboriginal Officer / Minister in Manitoba Appointed to Hydro

By: McILwraith

• Manitoba Cabinet Shuffle – Just Sworn In First Aboriginal Officer  / Minister in Manitoba Appointed to Hydro
• Premier Selinger introduces Eric Robinson as first aboriginal minister in charge of Manitoba Hydro.
• The Cabinet opening is As a result of a clearing of the cabinet.
• 5 Ministers resign – Can No longer stomach Selinger!

From Selinger’s Press release:  “Our government will remain focused on the priorities of all Manitobans — creating jobs and opportunities, investing in infrastructure and protecting the services families count on,”

The following ministers listed below have had their Offices changed or enhanced:

• James Allum, minister of justice.
• Sharon Blady, minister of health.
• Kevin Chief, minister of jobs and the economy.
• Kerri Irvin-Ross, minister of housing and community development, minister responsible for persons with disabilities.
• Eric Robinson, minister responsible for Manitoba Hydro.
• Peter Bjornson, minister of education and advanced learning.

New Ministers Include:

• Greg Dewar, minister of finance.​
• Deanne Crothers, minister of healthy living and seniors.
• Drew Caldwell, minister of municipal government.
• Melanie Wight, minister of children and youth opportunities.

ABOUT: Eric Robinson – Aboriginal  / First Nations Canadian Politician

Eric Robinson, MLA is an Aboriginal politician in Manitoba, Canada. He is currently a member of the Manitoba legislature, and is a cabinet minister in the New Democratic government of Greg Selinger. Wikipedia