Executive Council of Saskatchewan explained

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

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 Mirasty2019–present
PortfolioMinisterCabinet Minister since:Portfolio since:
Premier of Saskatchewan
      President of the Executive Council
      & Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs
Scott Moe2015–2017; 2018–present2018–present
Deputy Premier
      & Minister of Finance
      & Minister of Immigration and Careers Training
      & Minister of Labour Relations and Workplace Safety
Jim Reiter2009–present2024–present
Minister of Justice and Attorney General
      &Minister of Corrections, Policing and Public Safety
      &Minister Responsible for the Firearms Secretariat
Tim McLeod2022–present2024–present
Minister of HealthJeremy Cockrill2022–present2024–present
Minister of EducationEverett Hindley2020–present2024–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 Harrison2009–2012; 2014–2017; 2018–present2024–present
Minister of AgricultureDaryl Harrison2024–present2024–present
Minister of Social ServicesTerry Jenson2024–present2024–present
Minister of Energy and ResourcesColleen Young2024–present2024–present
Minister of Trade and Export Development
      & Minister Responsible for Innovation
Warren Kaeding2018–2022; 2024–present2024–present
Minister of Government Relations
      & Minister Responsible for First Nations, Métis and Northern Affairs
      & Minister Responsible for the Provincial Capital Commission
Eric Schmalz2024–present2024–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 Ross2024–present2024–present
Minister of Mental Health and Addictions, Seniors and Rural and Remote HealthLori Carr2018–present2024–present
Minister of Highways
      & Minister of SaskBuilds and Procurement
      & Minister Responsible for the Global Transportation Hub Authority
Dave Marit2016–present2024–present
Minister of EnvironmentTravis Keisig2024–present2024–present
Minister of Advanced EducationKen Cheveldayoff2007–2020; 2024–present2024–present

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Cabinet . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20241118182736/https://www.saskatchewan.ca/government/government-structure/cabinet . 2024-11-18 . 2023-10-22 . Government of Saskatchewan.
  2. News: Simes . Jeremy . 2024-11-07 . Premier Scott Moe unveils new, smaller Sask. cabinet and says change room policy no longer 1st priority . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20241112223243/https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/saskatchewan/scott-moe-new-smaller-cabinent-shuffle-1.7376658 . 2024-11-12 . 2024-11-18 . CBC News.