Premier Heather Stefanson brought four new MLAs into cabinet and moved six others to different portfolios on Monday, January 30, 2023.
Janice Morley-Lecomte (Seine River) joins cabinet as minister of mental health and community wellness. James Teitsma (Radisson) becomes minister of the reframed Department of Consumer Protection and Government Services. Ibrahim (Obby) Khan (Fort Whyte) becomes minister of sport, culture and heritage. Kevin Klein (Kirkfield Park) will serve as minister of the refreshed Department of Environment and Climate Change.
Six other ministers were shuffled with Cliff Cullen staying as deputy premier and assuming the role of minister of finance after the departure of Cameron Friesen.
Jeff Wharton becomes minister of economic development, investment and trade. Jon Reyes will serve as minister of the newly established Department of Labour and Immigration. Eileen Clarke becomes minister of Indigenous reconciliation and northern relations. Sarah Guillemard will serve as minister of the reframed Department of Advanced Education and Training. Andrew Smith moves to the Department of Municipal Relations and retains responsibility for Manitoba Liquor and Lotteries Corporation.
