Canadian Legislative Updates
Federal Cabinet Appointments
On May 18, 2011, members of Prime Minister Harper's Cabinet were sworn in at Rideau Hall. The Prime Minister highlighted that the economy will remain the Government's number one priority. The new Cabinet showcases strong representation from regions all across Canada.
Cabinet appointments of importance to NAFA members are as follows:
Denis Lebel: Minister of Transport, Infrastructure and Communities and Minister of the Economic Development Agency of Canada for the Regions of Quebec
(formerly Minister of State (Economic Development Agency of Canada for the Regions of Quebec))
Christian Paradis: Minister of Industry and Minister of State (Agriculture)
(formerly Minister of Natural Resources)
Steven Fletcher: Minister of State (Transport)
(formerly Minister of State (Democratic Reform))
Joe Oliver: Minister of Natural Resources
Peter Kent: Remains Minister of the Environment
Jim Flaherty: Remains Minister of Finance
NAFA's Canadian Legislative Team remains committed to meeting and working with key Ministers, as well as all Members of Parliament, in order to highlight the importance of key fleet issues.
For relevant bios regarding these Federal Cabinet appointments, click here.
For more information on the impact of the federal election, please feel free to contact Alana Fontaine in NAFA's Canadian Legislative Office at 1-866-935-9969 or nafa@impactcanada.com.