Senior government leadership changes announced

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by ahnationtalk on November 5, 202433 Views


FREDERICTON (GNB) – Premier Susan Holt has announced changes to the senior ranks of the government.

“I am happy to welcome these experienced civil servants to the team,” said Holt. “They each bring a deep knowledge to their roles and a passion for helping New Brunswickers.”

Judy Wagner has been appointed interim clerk of the Executive Council Office and head of the public service. She held this position for three years before becoming principal secretary and chief of staff at the Office of the Lieutenant-Governor in 2019.

Travis Bergin, a longtime civil servant, will act as deputy minister of Finance and Treasury Board.

Shannon Wilson will act as deputy minister of Tourism, Heritage and Culture. She is currently serving as an assistant deputy minister in the department.

All changes are effective today.

EDITOR’S NOTE: The following is a complete list of deputy ministers, deputy heads and presidents of Part I Crown corporations (* denotes a change or addition):

  • Judy Wagner*, clerk of the Executive Council, head of the public service, secretary to cabinet and deputy minister responsible for Women’s Equality (acting)
  • Kelly Cain*, chief of staff, Office of the Premier
  • Cade Libby, deputy minister of Natural Resources and Energy Development and deputy minister of Indigenous Affairs
  • Charbel Awad, deputy minister of Environment and Climate Change and deputy minister of Local Government
  • Travis Bergin*, deputy minister of Finance and Treasury Board (acting)
  • Cathy LaRochelle, deputy minister of Agriculture, Aquaculture and Fisheries
  • Ryan Donaghy, deputy minister of Education and Early Childhood Development (anglophone sector)
  • Julie Mason, deputy minister of Education and Early Childhood Development (francophone sector) (acting)
  • Eric Beaulieu, deputy minister of Health
  • Traci Simmons, deputy minister of Economic Development and Small Business and CEO of Opportunities NB
  • Daniel Mills, deputy minister of Post-Secondary Education, Training and Labour
  • Michael Comeau, deputy minister of Justice and Public Safety and deputy attorney general
  • Jim Mehan, deputy minister of Social Development
  • François Boutot, CEO of the New Brunswick Housing Corporation
  • Shannon Wilson*, deputy minister of Tourism, Heritage and Culture (acting)
  • Rob Taylor, deputy minister of Transportation and Infrastructure
  • Joel Dickinson, president of the Regional Development Corporation
  • Alan Roy, CEO of Service New Brunswick
  • Paul Greene, deputy minister of Communications and Marketing

Media Contact(s)

Katie Beers, communications, katie.beers@gnb.ca.

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