Essex MPP Anthony Leardi has new jobs within the Ontario government.
Premier Doug Ford appointed Leardi as the Parliamentary Assistant to the Minister of Health. The announcement came in a press release issued by Leardi’s office last Friday afternoon.
Leardi has also been assigned the duties of Deputy House Leader in the Ford government.
“We’ve made incredible progress for healthcare in our region,” said Leardi. “Two new MRIs, another cath lab, hundreds of new nurses, and 1200 more healthcare spots in Kingsville. No government has delivered more in healthcare for Essex County.”
Leardi stated moving the new regional hospital forward will be his priority in healthcare for our region.
“Usually, most members sit in the Legislative Assembly only one day per week. As the Deputy Government House Leader, I will be there four days per week, every week, from start to finish,” said Leardi. “It’s a grueling task, something like a prolonged boxing match. I’m honoured that our Premier has selected me for this."
Chatham-Kent-Leamington MPP Trevor Jones has been appointed as the new Associate Minister of Emergency Preparedness and Response. Jones held the post of Deputy House Leader prior to Leardi.
“In the Legislature, MPP Leardi draws on his experience as a seasoned lawyer and municipal leader, to serve both as an exceptional local advocate and someone who is highly skilled in debate. He is an articulate, animated storyteller and an absolute pleasure to watch in debate,” Jones stated in the press release.
Leardi assumed his new duties July 19.
After his election to Queen’s Park in June 2022, Leardi served as the Parliamentary Assistant to the Minister of Mines and as the Deputy Whip for the Progressive Conservative caucus. In March 2023, he was assigned the role of Parliamentary Assistant to the Minister of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs.
New roles for Leardi in Ontario government
By Ron Giofu
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