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JOBS AND ECONOMIC RENEWAL NEW CABINET'S PRIORITY

Released on February 3, 1995

Premier Roy Romanow today announced a cabinet shuffle as the government
prepares to tackle the priorities of job creation and economic renewal
in the forthcoming legislative session.

Two new members have been added to the cabinet to replace Louise Simard
and John Penner who have decided to retire and not seek re-election.

Fred Thompson becomes associate minister of economic development, as
well as minister responsible for the Saskatchewan Housing Corporation
and Saskatchewan Forest Products Corporation.

Joanne Crofford becomes minister responsible for the Saskatchewan
Property Management Corporation and the Liquor and Gaming Authority.

"Job creation is this government's number one priority and as associate
minister of economic development, Fred Thompson will be an important
addition to the team of ministers focusing on the development of new
jobs and opportunities for the people of Saskatchewan," Romanow said.
"Mr. Thompson, being a northern MLA, will bring special strengths to
the area of job creation for northern Saskatchewan.

"I am extremely pleased Joanne Crofford has accepted this new challenge
and I am confident the province will benefit from the dedication and
talent she will bring to cabinet."
The other major adjustments to cabinet responsibilities are:

ù Deputy Premier Ed Tchorzewski retains responsibility for SaskTel
and becomes the lead minister for co-ordinating government efforts
in the field of information technology. As minister responsible
for federal-provincial relations he will lead Saskatchewan's
response to federal social security reform;

ù Ned Shillington becomes associate minister of finance and minister
responsible for the Crown Investments Corporation;

ù Lorne Calvert becomes minister of health;

ù Eldon Lautermilch becomes minister of energy and mines, and
assumes responsibility for SaskEnergy, SaskPower, and Sask Water;
and,

ù Doug Anguish becomes new minister of labour and assumes
responsibility for the Workers' Compensation Board and Labour
Relations Board.

The major duties of the remaining members of cabinet are unchanged.

"We have an exciting legislative plan in the speech from the throne,
and our forthcoming budget is one of the most highly anticipated in
many years. I am confident that this new cabinet team will serve the
people of our province with skill and dedication."

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Dave Burdeniuk
Media Relations
Regina
Phone: 787-6349

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