MPP Todd Smith assumes new role in cabinet

By Syerra Turry

BELLEVILLE – Todd Smith, the MPP for Bay of Quinte, will assume a full-time role as minister of economic development, job creation and trade in a cabinet shuffle announced Monday morning.

Smith will also continue his responsibilities as government house leader.

Humbled to serve as Ontario’s Minister of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade and Government House Leader. #onpoli #BayofQuinte pic.twitter.com/TYl1YquHCQ

— Todd Smith (@ToddSmithPC) November 5, 2018

The change was announced Monday when Premier Doug Ford met with Ontario Lt.-Gov. Elizabeth Dowdeswell over changes to his executive council after the resignation of Jim Wilson, who previously held Smith’s position as minister of economic development, job creation and trade.

The other changes made to cabinet can be found here.