Ontario Premier Doug Ford announces cabinet shuffle

Ontario cabinet shuffle Trevor Jones David Piccini investigation Doug Ford Skills Development Fund

Ontario Premier Doug Ford has announced a significant cabinet shuffle involving nine ministers. A key change includes Trevor Jones, formerly the Minister of Agriculture, Food, and Agribusiness, being appointed as the new Minister of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development.

Jones replaces David Piccini, who is currently under investigation by the Ontario Integrity Commissioner regarding the alleged mishandling of public funds. Specifically, the Auditor General raised questions concerning the $2.5-billion Skills Development Fund. Rather than being removed from cabinet, Piccini has been moved to the infrastructure portfolio.

The reshuffle also includes Sam Oosterhoff taking over the agriculture portfolio and the creation of a new artificial intelligence portfolio. NDP Leader Marit Stiles criticized the move, stating that the Premier rewarded Piccini with another role instead of ensuring accountability.

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David Piccini · Doug Ford · Ontario · Sam Oosterhoff · Trevor Jones

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[● 3 SOURCES] Trevor Jones is the new Minister of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development. cknewstoday.ca · www.europesays.com · windsornewstoday.ca
[● 2 SOURCES] The Auditor General raised questions regarding the handling of the $2.5-billion Skills Development Fund. www.europesays.com · www.brandonsun.com
[● 2 SOURCES] David Piccini has been moved from the labour portfolio to the infrastructure portfolio. www.europesays.com · www.brandonsun.com
[○ 1 SOURCE] NDP Leader Marit Stiles criticized the decision to move David Piccini to a new role rather than removing him from cabinet. www.europesays.com
[● 2 SOURCES] Premier Doug Ford announced a cabinet shuffle involving nine ministers. www.europesays.com · www.brandonsun.com
[○ 1 SOURCE] Sam Oosterhoff has replaced Trevor Jones as the Minister of Agriculture, Food, and Agribusiness. cknewstoday.ca
[○ 1 SOURCE] The cabinet shuffle includes the addition of an artificial intelligence portfolio. www.brandonsun.com
[● 3 SOURCES] David Piccini is under investigation for allegedly mishandling public funds. cknewstoday.ca · www.europesays.com · www.brandonsun.com

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Jones named Ontario's Minister of Labour [cknewstoday.ca]

1 day ago

Ford announces cabinet shuffle, moves embattled labour minister to infrastructure profile [www.europesays.com]

1 day ago

Jones named Ontario's Minister of Labour [windsornewstoday.ca]

1 day ago

Ford shuffles cabinet, including moving embattled labour minister [www.brandonsun.com]

1 day ago