Alberta’s new parliamentary secretaries were sworn in on Mar. 20.
Parliamentary secretaries play an important role in assisting ministers in their work and helping to move forward and achieve the government’s priorities. Three new parliamentary secretaries were sworn in on March 20.
Justin Wright, MLA for Cypress-Medicine Hat, was named Parliamentary Secretary for Rural Health (South), reporting to the Minister of Health. In addition to his new responsibilities, Mr. Wright will continue in the role of military liaison. Ron Wiebe, MLA for Grande Prairie-Wapiti, was named Parliamentary Secretary for Rural Health (North), reporting to the Minister of Health.
Nolan Dyck, MLA for Grande Prairie, was named Parliamentary Secretary for Indigenous and Rural Policing, reporting to the Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Services.
"I am pleased to welcome our three newest parliamentary secretaries. As the parliamentary secretaries for South and North Rural Health, MLAs Justin Wright and Ron Wiebe will be key advocates for rural Albertans, ensuring we continue building a better and stronger health care system that serves the needs of all Albertans in every corner of our province. As the Parliamentary Secretary for Indigenous and Rural Policing, MLA Nolan Dyck will be an important voice for both rural and Indigenous Albertans, ensuring we keep residents and communities safe across Alberta."
“It is an honour to serve as our government’s Parliamentary Secretary for Rural Health (South) in addition to my role as military liaison. Our government’s commitment to ensure Albertans have access to the health care they need, when and where they need it, is especially important for those who live in rural communities, and I am looking forward to continuing this important work alongside Minister LaGrange.”
“One of the highest priorities for Albertans is health care. Our government is working hard to ensure all Albertans have access to the health care they need, when and where they need it, and I’m honoured to be asked to participate in this work as the Parliamentary Secretary for Rural Health (North). I look forward to working alongside Minister LaGrange to help deliver strong health care in northern Alberta.”
“Public safety is the first order of government and I’m honoured to take on the responsibilities associated with being named the Parliamentary Secretary for Indigenous and Rural Policing. Our government has been working hard to ensure all Albertans feel safe in their communities, and members of police services feel supported in their work. I’m looking forward to joining Minister Ellis on this important work.”
The newly named parliamentary secretaries join six others who continue working with ministers to fulfill their mandate items and deliver on their commitments.