Newfoundland and Labrador Premier Tony Wakeham has made significant changes to his cabinet, including a reshuffle in the health and community services portfolios. Joedy Wall has been appointed as the new health minister and minister of mental health and addictions, replacing his previous roles as minister of social supports, housing, and poverty reduction.
Lela Evans, who previously held a multitude of titles including minister for women and gender equality, Labrador affairs, Indigenous relations, and reconciliation, no longer oversees the health portfolio. Evans was absent from the Government House announcement due to her recent breast cancer diagnosis.
Andrea Barbour, who faced criticism during her tenure as tourism minister, has been reassigned to oversee environment, conservation, climate change, and the Multi-Materials Stewardship Board. Mike Goosney, formerly the labour minister, has taken over the tourism portfolio.
Chris Tibbs is now responsible for social supports, housing, poverty reduction, and the status of persons with disabilities. Lloyd Parrott has been appointed as the minister for red tape reduction, government services, labour, and Workplace N.L.
Barry Petten has taken on the roles of minister of municipal and community affairs, community engagement, Registrar General, and deputy government house leader. Craig Pardy retains his position as finance minister and has also been assigned the responsibility for the Office of the Chief Information Officer.