Opposition Leader Yvonne Jones today announced changes to the shadow cabinet for the upcoming session of the House of Assembly.
The shadow cabinet had the responsibility for monitoring and challenging the policies and decisions of the Williams Government on behalf of the people of Newfoundland and Labrador.
“We are very pleased to welcome our newest caucus member, Marshall Dean, to our team,” Jones said. “His enthusiasm, approach, insight and commitment to people will be a tremendous contribution to the official Opposition.
“With Marshall’s background and experience, we felt he was well-suited to take on several major portfolios of great importance.”
The following shadow portfolios have been assigned:
Yvonne Jones — Premier, Health and Community Services; Child, Youth and Family Services; Natural Resources; Status of Women; Labrador Affairs; Aboriginal Affairs; Member of the House of Assembly Management Commission;
Kelvin Parsons — Finance and Treasury Board; Intergovernmental Affairs; Justice and Attorney General; Tourism, Culture and Recreation; Business; Opposition House Leader; Member of the House of Assembly Management Commission;
Roland Butler — Environment and Conservation; Government Services; Transportation and Works; Human Resources, Labour and Employment; Deputy Opposition House Leader; Chair of the Public Accounts Committee; Caucus Chair;
Marshall Dean — Education; Fisheries and Aquaculture; Innovation, Trade and Rural Development; Municipal Affairs; Member of the Public Accounts Committee; Caucus Whip.