Reference to the CFA’s Advocacy Update from October 27, 2022

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith has opted for a mix of stability and new faces in her first cabinet.

Travis Toews will return to his prior role as finance minister after narrowly losing to Smith on the sixth ballot in the UCP leadership vote.

Smith has also rewarded Kaycee Madu and Nathan Neudorf with the title of deputy premiers. Madu, who is currently labour and immigration minister, will lead a new ministry of skilled trades and professions, and Neudorf will be at the helm of infrastructure.

There will be 27 ministers around the cabinet table. That’s an increase from the current 20 ministers and five associate ministers.

The appointees most relevant to the CFA are:

• 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 Environment and Protected Areas – Sonya Savage
• Minister of Technology and Innovation – Nate Glubish
• Minister of Service Alberta and Red Tape Reduction – Dale Nally