Executive Council of Saskatchewan
The Executive Council of Saskatchewan (informally and more commonly, the Cabinet of Saskatchewan) is the cabinet of that Canadian province.
Typically made up of members of the Legislative Assembly of Saskatchewan (MLAs), the Cabinet is similar in structure and role to the Cabinet of Canada, although it is smaller in size. As federal and provincial responsibilities differ, there are a number of different portfolios between the federal and provincial governments.
The Lieutenant-Governor of Saskatchewan, as representative of the King in Right of Saskatchewan, formally heads the council. The lieutenant-governor does not normally attend its meetings and in practice the Premier of Saskatchewan is its most powerful member, although its documents are often referred to as being issued by the Governor-in-Council. Other members of the Cabinet, the ministers, are selected by the Premier of Saskatchewan and appointed by the Lieutenant-Governor. Most cabinet ministers are the heads of ministries, but this is not always the case.
As at the federal level, the most important Cabinet post after that of the Premier is Minister of Finance. The next most powerful position is, arguably, Minister of Health, since the Ministry has a vast budget and is of central political import. Other powerful portfolios include Justice, Education, and Energy and Resources. The government at times establishes and disbands particular ministries.
Current Cabinet
[edit]The current ministry has been in place since 2007, when the Saskatchewan Party won the general election of that year under the leadership of Brad Wall. The government was returned to office after the elections of 2011 and 2016. On February 2, 2018, Scott Moe succeeded Wall as Premier, and a new cabinet was formed. Moe's government was returned to office after the elections of 2020 and 2024. The current cabinet was established on November 7, 2024, after the 2024 general election.[1][2]
Members are listed in order of precedence.
| Lieutenant Governor | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| His Honour the Honourable Russell Mirasty | 2019–present | ||
| Portfolio | Minister | Cabinet Minister since: | Portfolio since: |
| Premier of Saskatchewan President of the Executive Council & Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs |
Scott Moe | 2015–2017; 2018–present | 2018–present |
| Deputy Premier & Minister of Finance & Minister of Immigration and Careers Training & Minister of Labour Relations and Workplace Safety |
Jim Reiter | 2009–present | 2024–present |
| Minister of Justice and Attorney General &Minister of Corrections, Policing and Public Safety &Minister Responsible for the Firearms Secretariat |
Tim McLeod | 2022–present | 2024–present |
| Minister of Health | Jeremy Cockrill | 2022–present | 2024–present |
| Minister of Education | Everett Hindley | 2020–present | 2024–present |
| Minister of Crown Investments Corporation & Minister Responsible for all major Crown corporations & Minister Responsible for the Public Service Commission &Minister Responsible for Lotteries and Gaming Saskatchewan Corporation |
Jeremy Harrison | 2009–2012; 2014–2017; 2018–present | 2024–present |
| Minister of Agriculture | Daryl Harrison | 2024–present | 2024–present |
| Minister of Social Services | Terry Jenson | 2024–present | 2024–present |
| Minister of Energy and Resources | Colleen Young | 2024–present | 2024–present |
| Minister of Trade and Export Development & Minister Responsible for Innovation |
Warren Kaeding | 2018–2022; 2024–present | 2024–present |
| Minister of Government Relations & Minister Responsible for First Nations, Métis and Northern Affairs & Minister Responsible for the Provincial Capital Commission |
Eric Schmalz | 2024–present | 2024–present |
| Minister of Parks, Culture and Sport & Minister Responsible for the Status of Women & Minister Responsible for Tourism Saskatchewan & Minister Responsible for Saskatchewan Liquor and Gaming Authority |
Alana Ross | 2024–present | 2024–present |
| Minister of Mental Health and Addictions, Seniors and Rural and Remote Health | Lori Carr | 2018–present | 2024–present |
| Minister of Highways & Minister of SaskBuilds and Procurement & Minister Responsible for the Global Transportation Hub Authority |
Dave Marit | 2016–present | 2024–present |
| Minister of Environment | Travis Keisig | 2024–present | 2024–present |
| Minister of Advanced Education | Ken Cheveldayoff | 2007–2020; 2024–present | 2024–present |
References
[edit]- ^ "Cabinet". Government of Saskatchewan. Archived from the original on 2024-11-18. Retrieved 2023-10-22.
- ^ Simes, Jeremy (2024-11-07). "Premier Scott Moe unveils new, smaller Sask. cabinet and says change room policy no longer 1st priority". CBC News. Archived from the original on 2024-11-12. Retrieved 2024-11-18.
