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Alberta’s Finance and Hospital Ministers Resign Ahead of Cabinet Shuffle
Both ministers said they will not seek re-election in 2027 as Premier Danielle Smith prepares a cabinet shuffle.
- On Wednesday, Finance Minister Nate Horner and Hospitals Minister Matt Jones announced their resignations from Alberta Premier Danielle Smith's cabinet. Smith is expected to formally shuffle her cabinet on Thursday.
- Both MLAs decided not to seek re-election in the October 2027 general election, stating they will step down to ensure an "orderly transition" for their successors. They will remain as backbenchers in the United Conservative caucus.
- Drumheller-Stettler MLA Nate Horner served as Finance Minister and President of the Treasury Board since June 2023, overseeing budgets including a $9.4-billion deficit, the largest since the COVID-19 pandemic.
- As Hospitals Minister, Calgary-South East MLA Matt Jones managed Surgical Health Services and emergency room capacity issues. Jones stated he will continue representing constituents at this time.
- Smith is expected to announce the new cabinet lineup on Thursday in Calgary. Speculation about potential successors like MLA Jason Nixon persists, though last week Nixon told reporters such speculation was a "waste of time.
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Airdrie City ViewAlberta's Smith set to shuffle cabinet, high-profile ministries in play
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith is expected to announce changes to her cabinet today in Calgary. The premier has not shared details about who may be on the move either in or out of her government.
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Ponoka NewsAlberta undergoes cabinet shuffle as Horner, Jones leave minister roles
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith will shuffle her cabinet this week. Drumheller- Stettler MLA Nate Horner has stepped down from his position as Minister of Finance and President of the Treasury Board. Matt Jones, Minister of Hospital and Surgical Health Services and MLA for Calgary-South East also announced he would no longer serve as a minister. Both MLAs said in separate statements the decision was made because they wouldn’t be running in the 20…
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