Saskatchewan.

• Author: Ursulescu, Stacey
• Position: Legislative Reports

Appointment of New Lieutenant Governor

Saskatchewan's 22nd Lieutenant Governor, W. Thomas Molloy, passed away on July 2,2019. Mr. Russ Mirasty was sworn in as the 23rd Lieutenant Governor on July 18. An installation ceremony took place in the Legislative Chamber on September 12, 2019.

Mr. Mirasty is Saskatchewan's first Indigenous Lieutenant Governor. He was born and raised in northern Saskatchewan, is a member of the Lac La Ronge Indian Band, and speaks Cree fluently. His swearing-in day featured many Cree and Indigenous elements. On the morning of his swearing-in ceremony, a pipe ceremony was held at Government House. His Honour wore beaded hide moccasins and he began and ended his remarks in Cree. He received an Honour Song performed by the Kawacatoose Boys; gifts from the Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations and the Metis Nation of Saskatchewan; and a blessing delivered by Elder Abel Charles of Grandmother's Bay. Prior to his appointment as Lieutenant Governor, Mr. Mirasty had a distinguished career with the Royal Canadian Mounted Police, including serving as Commanding Officer of 'F' Division (Saskatchewan) at the rank of Assistant Commissioner.

Cabinet Shuffle and Changes in the Government Leadership Roles

On August 13, 2019, Premier Scott Moe, announced changes to cabinet and to the government house leadership team. Three ministers changed portfolios. Lori Carr became the Minister of Government Relations, Minister Responsible for First Nations, Metis and Northern Affairs and Minister Responsible for the Provincial Capital Commission. Greg Ottenbreit replaced Ms. Carr as the Minister of Highways and Infrastructure and also became the Minister...