Premier Kathleen Wynne is shuffling her cabinet to fill vacancies left by ministers who are not seeking re-election in June, the Star has learned.With the looming retirement of key ministers Brad Duguid, Deb Matthews and Liz Sandals, Wynne will elevate three promising backbenchers to her executive council on Wednesday as part of a larger shuffle.In a statement, Wynne said she was “thrilled” to shake up her cabinet and add some new blood.Headed into cabinet as the Liberals gird for a tight election on June 7 are Harinder Malhi (Brampton-Springdale), Nathalie Des Rosiers (Ottawa-Vanier), and Daiene Vernile (Kitchener-Centre). “The knowledge and skills they bring to these roles will be crucial as we continue our work to create more fairness and opportunity for the people of Ontario,” the premier said. … [Read more...] about Wynne shuffling cabinet to add new blood and replace retiring ministers
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TSB says unstable landing approach key factor in plane crash that killed former cabinet minister Jean Lapierre, 6 others
MONTREAL—A pilot’s decision to continue with an unstable approach to landing was the key factor in a plane crash that killed former federal cabinet minister Jean Lapierre and six other people, the Transportation Safety Board of Canada said Wednesday.The March 2016 accident claimed the lives of seven people — the two pilots as well as Lapierre, his wife and three of his siblings.They were aboard the Mitsubishi MU-2B-60 aircraft that slammed into the ground as it approached the airport in Iles-de-la-Madeleine.“The pilot continued an unstable approach and experienced an aircraft upset at an altitude too low to prevent impact with the ground,” TSB chair Kathy Fox said at a news conference in Montreal.The TSB said the type of plane in question is a high-performance aircraft and is challenging to fly — particularly at low speed during sudden applications of engine power. … [Read more...] about TSB says unstable landing approach key factor in plane crash that killed former cabinet minister Jean Lapierre, 6 others
U.K. PM Theresa May to shuffle cabinet as Brexit negotiations enter new phase
LONDON—British Prime Minister Theresa May is preparing to shuffle her Cabinet as she tries to bolster her authority ahead of a crucial new phase in Brexit negotiations.May said she will rejig government ranks “soon,” with changes expected as early as Monday.She did not indicate which ministers are set to lose their jobs. The Sunday Times reported that several senior ministers will stay in their posts, including Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson and Brexit Secretary David Davis.May’s grip on power was weakened by her Conservative Party’s poor showing in a June election, which saw it reduced to a minority government.She also lost a key Cabinet ally before Christmas, when deputy premier Damian Green was forced to resign for making misleading statements about pornography found on his office computer. … [Read more...] about U.K. PM Theresa May to shuffle cabinet as Brexit negotiations enter new phase
Theresa May will switch up her Cabinet on Monday — and big names like Boris are safe for now
UK prime minister Theresa May will switch up her Cabinet on Monday, Downing Street has confirmed. According to multiple reports, it’s likely that big names will keep their jobs. Foreign secretary Boris Johnson is expected to keep his job, despite calls for his resignation over his blunders around Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe, the British-Iranian citizen currently held hostage in Iran. Home secretary Amber Rudd and Brexit secretary David Davis are also thought to be safe, according to The Sunday Telegraph. The newspaper reported that education secretary Justine Greening is fighting for her job, partly because the Conservatives want to recast themselves as the party for education. Part of the reason for the ministerial reshuffle is that Theresa May needs someone to replace her deputy, Damian Green, who resigned from the government in December over allegations he watched porn on his parliamentary computer. The Times reported that Hunt could take over … [Read more...] about Theresa May will switch up her Cabinet on Monday — and big names like Boris are safe for now
Ex-Cabinet ministers aligned with ousted Robert Mugabe face corruption charges in Zimbabwe
HARARE, ZIMBABWE—Two former Zimbabwean cabinet ministers aligned with a faction loyal to ousted leader Robert Mugabe face corruption charges.Samuel Undenge, a former energy minister, and Walter Mzembi, a former foreign affairs and tourism minister, were released on bail Saturday after spending a night in detention in the southern African nation.Undenge is accused of corruption in connection with the awarding of energy contracts while Mzembi allegedly misused resources earmarked for a tourism conference in 2013.They are among a number of former ministers and top officials in Zimbabwe arrested or questioned over corruption allegations since the military helped President Emmerson Mnangagwa take over from longtime leader Mugabe in November.Many of those arrested are aligned with a ruling party faction associated with the former president’s family. … [Read more...] about Ex-Cabinet ministers aligned with ousted Robert Mugabe face corruption charges in Zimbabwe