Her announcement comes fresh off an election where the Saskatchewan NDP more than doubled their seats and added 15 new members. Beck said her team is a government-in-waiting and ready to deliver.
“We’ve seen a lot of momentum because we’ve been focused on the priorities of Saskatchewan people,” said Beck.
“I know every single member of this team is excited about taking on new responsibilities to push for real change. We’re ready to prove that we’re a government-in-waiting.
“Saskatchewan is a great province. We shouldn't be ranked last place in Canada on healthcare and education. Hardworking families shouldn’t be living paycheque to paycheque.
“We’re going to work for all people in this province, no matter where you call home.”
Beck, who grew up on a farm near Lang, will take on Agriculture and the new Rural Affairs portfolio in addition to her duties as Leader as she looks to build on her growth in rural ridings and make new inroads into rural communities.
“We’ve got some work to do and I’m ready to lead by example,” said Beck. “If you look for common ground, there’s a lot more that unites us than divides us.
“I grew up in rural Saskatchewan. My parents and family still live in rural Saskatchewan. Our province has always punched above our weight when we lean on each other. It’s that message of unity and focusing on the priorities of the people who call Saskatchewan home that we’ll be bringing to all four corners of this great province.”
Here’s Beck’s full Shadow Cabinet:
- Carla Beck as Official Opposition Leader, Shadow Minister of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Intergovernmental Affairs and Executive Council
- Brent Blakley as Shadow Minister of Social Services
- Bhajan Brar as Shadow Minister of Innovation Saskatchewan, the Provincial Capital Commission
- Kim Breckner as Shadow Minister of Trade and Export Development, Saskatchewan Research Council
- Noor Burki as Shadow Minister of Immigration and Career Training
- April ChiefCalf as Shadow Minister of Housing
- Jared Clarke as Shadow Minister of Municipal Affairs, Environment
- Meara Conway as Shadow Minister of Rural and Remote Health, Ethics and Democracy
- Hugh Gordon as Shadow Minister of Highways and Infrastructure, SGI
- Tajinder Grewal as Shadow Minister of Advanced Education
- Sally Housser as Shadow Minister of Energy and Resources, SaskEnergy
- Keith Jorgenson as Shadow Minister of Seniors
- Leroy Laliberte as Shadow Minister of First Nations and Métis Relations
- Matt Love as Shadow Minister of Education
- Don McBean as Shadow Minister of Tourism, Saskatchewan Liquor and Gaming Authority, SaskGaming
- Jordan McPhail as Shadow Minister of Northern Affairs, Forestry, SaskTel
- Vicki Mowat as Shadow Minister of Health
- Betty Nippi-Albright as Shadow Minister of Mental Health and Addictions
- Joan Pratchler as Shadow Minister of Childcare and Early Learning
- Erika Ritchie as Shadow Minister of Crown Investments Corporation, SaskWater, the Water Security Agency, SaskBuilds and Procurement
- Jacqueline Roy as Shadow Minister of Human Rights, Francophone Affairs
- Nicole Sarauer as Shadow Minister of Justice and Attorney General, Corrections, Policing and Public Safety
- Brittney Senger as Shadow Minister of Status of Women, Disabilities and Community-Based Organizations
- Nathaniel Teed as Shadow Minister of Labour
- Darcy Warrington as Shadow Minister of Parks, Culture and Sport
- Trent Wotherspoon as Shadow Minister of Finance, Saskatchewan Crop Insurance Corporation, Deputy Shadow Minister of Agriculture
- Aleana Young as Shadow Minister of Jobs and Economy, SaskPower
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