P.E.I. has voice in federal cabinet again as Heath MacDonald named agriculture minister

P.E.I. has voice in federal cabinet again as Heath MacDonald named agriculture minister

Prince Edward Island once again has representation at the federal cabinet table. Malpeque MP Heath MacDonald was appointed Canada’s new minister of agriculture and agri-food on Tuesday.

PEI MP Heath MacDonald takes on the role of Agriculture Minister

Prime Minister Mark Carney announced his new cabinet today. One of the new faces at the cabinet table will be 59 year old Heath MacDonald an MP from Prince Edward Island, as he takes on the role of Federal Agriculture and Agri-Food Minister. MacDonald was first elected as an MP in 2021 after previously serving in the Provincial Legislature Kody Blois, who was appointed ag minister in early March following Carney's leadership win i was left out o…

Agriculture groups call for action from new federal cabinet for sector support - Fruit & Vegetable Magazine

With the appointment of a new federal cabinet for Canada, including Heath MacDonald as the new minister of agriculture and agri-food, various agriculture groups have welcomed the new body along with their heed for protection of the agriculture sector. The Canadian Agri-Food Trade Alliance (CAFTA) released a statement about looking forward to the opportunity to work with Minister MacDonald, International Trade Minister Maninder Sidhu and Intergov…

A Prince Edward Island MP is Canada’s New Ag Minister

Canada has a new ag minister. Heath MacDonald, a Liberal MP from Prince Edward Island who represents the riding of Malpeque, was sworn in this morning at

Statement by Premier Lantz on MP Heath MacDonald’s Cabinet Appointment  | Government of Prince Edward Island

Hon. Rob Lantz, Premier of Prince Edward Island, issued the following statement on MP Heath MacDonald’s Cabinet Appointment: “I want to congratulate MP Heath MacDonald on his appointment as Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food. Islanders will be looking to Minister MacDonald to be a strong voice for Prince Edward Island at the Cabinet table and to help deliver on the commitments made during the recent federal campaign.