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- calendar_today October 22, 2026
Updated Parliamentary Assistant Roles Announced
On October 22, 2026, Premier Doug Ford unveiled a renewed team of parliamentary assistants. The announcement emphasized a government focus on protecting Ontario workers and families, and building a competitive and resilient economy amid external pressures, such as tariffs recently implemented by President Trump.
Government's Commitment to Economic Development
Premier Ford highlighted the importance of the updated roles in delivering the government’s plan for economic resilience and self-reliance. "We have the right team in place in cabinet and across government to achieve our goal of building the most competitive, resilient and self-reliant economy in the G7, so we can protect workers and families in every corner of the province," Ford stated.
The parliamentary assistants will support cabinet members and focus on government priorities such as job creation, worker protection, and strengthening Ontario’s economic standing.
Full List of Parliamentary Assistants
The new and returning parliamentary assistants and their roles include:
- Tyler Allsopp, Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade
- Deepak Anand, Seniors and Accessibility
- Aris Babikian, Citizenship and Multiculturalism
- Robert Bailey, Rural Affairs
- Jeff Beattie, Agriculture, Food and Agribusiness
- Will Bouma, Intergovernmental Affairs; Indigenous Affairs; Ring of Fire Economic and Community Partnerships; Northern Economic Development and Growth
- Ric Bresee, Forestry and Forest Products
- Stan Cho, Education
- Monica Ciriello, Solicitor General
- Steve Clark, Premier
- Lorne Coe, Colleges, Universities, Research Excellence and Security
- Rudy Cuzzetto, Energy and Mines
- George Darouze, Children, Community and Social Services
- Billy Denault, Municipal Affairs and Housing
- Jess Dixon, Sport
- Andrew Dowie, Environment, Conservation and Parks
- Mohamed Firin, Solicitor General
- Hardeep Singh Grewal, Emergency Preparedness and Response
- Silvia Gualtieri, Infrastructure
- John Jordan, Long-Term Care
- Logan Kanapathi, Red Tape Reduction
- Susan Lahey, Mental Health and Addictions
- Anthony Leardi, Health
- Dawn Gallagher Murphy, Artificial Intelligence Adoption
- Billy Pang, Education
- Natalie Pierre, President of the Treasury Board
- Steve Pinsonneault, Transportation
- Joseph Racinsky, President of the Treasury Board
- Brian Riddell, Public and Business Service Delivery and Procurement
- Bill Rosenberg, Agriculture, Food and Agribusiness
- Sheref Sabawy, Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development
- Amarjot Sandhu, Public and Business Service Delivery and Procurement
- Stéphane Sarrazin, Francophone Affairs
- Dave Smith (Peterborough—Kawartha), Finance
- David Smith (Scarborough Centre), Energy and Mines
- Laura Smith, Infrastructure
- Effie Triantafilopoulos, Tourism, Culture and Gaming
- Paul Vickers, Natural Resources
- Daisy Wai, Seniors and Accessibility
Key Appointments for Government Roles
Steve Clark is set to continue as Government House Leader, and Anthony Leardi will remain as Deputy Government House Leader. Effie Triantafilopoulos will serve as Chief Government Whip, with Natalie Pierre and Steve Pinsonneault acting as Deputy Whips. Amarjot Sandhu is the Progressive Conservative Caucus Chair.
Standing Committee Chairs
The following officials have been appointed as standing committee chairs:
- Ernie Hardeman, Finance and Economic Affairs
- Laurie Scott, Heritage, Infrastructure and Cultural Policy
- Aris Babikian, the Interior
- Lorne Coe, Justice Policy
- Brian Riddell, Social Policy
Focus on Cabinet Support and Resilience
The updated appointments of parliamentary assistants and standing committee chairs reflect the Ontario government’s strategy to deliver on economic development, job creation, and worker protection measures. With renewed roles, the team is tasked with supporting cabinet initiatives and helping the province navigate challenges to maintain economic resilience and growth.
Source: news.ontario.ca.
