CP NewsAlert: Alberta Premier Smith shuffles cabinet, splits health portfolio

  • Canadian Press

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith and Minister of Justice Mickey Amery make their way to the swearing-in of her cabinet, in Edmonton, Friday, June 9, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jason Franson

CALGARY -- Alberta Premier Danielle Smith has announced an overhaul of several government ministries, creating two new health services portfolios and replacing her Indigenous relations minister.

Former health minister Adriana LaGrange has been sworn in as minister of primary and preventative health services, while former jobs minister Matt Jones is in charge of hospital and surgical health services.

Former Indigenous relations minister Rick Wilson is minister of mental health and addiction.

He replaces Dan Williams, who moves to municipal affairs.

Rajan Sawhney will now head Indigenous relations.

More coming.