Brian Zinchuk is editor and owner of Pipeline Online
Chris Beaudry. Legislative Assembly of Saskatchewan photo
REGINA – Saskatchewan has a new Minister of Energy and Resources, Chris Beaudry.
Beaudry was one of five freshman MLAs elected in the fall of 2024 to be appointed to cabinet by Premier Scott Moe in a shuffle on Dec. 11.
“Nearly half of our government caucus was first elected in 2024, but I didn’t want to bring too many brand new members into cabinet right after the election,” Premier Scott Moe said in a release.
“Those members now have more than a year of experience as MLAs and with today’s changes, one-third of cabinet will be new members. That will give our government a strong balance of experience and fresh perspectives.”
Beaudry replaces Lloydminster MLA Colleen Young, who was shuffled out of cabinet.
Entering Cabinet for the first time are:
- Mike Weger, Minister of Community Safety (previously called Corrections, Policing and Public Safety) and Minister responsible for Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency;
- Chris Beaudry, Minister of Energy and Resources;
- Darlene Rowden, Minister of Environment;
- Kim Gartner, Minister of Highways; and
- Sean Wilson, Minister of SaskBuilds & Procurement.
Eight ministers remain in their current portfolios:
- Jim Reiter, Deputy Premier and Minister of Finance;
- Tim McLeod, Minister of Justice and Government House Leader;
- Jeremy Cockrill, Minister of Health;
- Lori Carr, Minister of Mental Health and Addictions, Seniors and Rural and Remote Health and Government Deputy House Leader;
- Everett Hindley, Minister of Education;
- Jeremy Harrison, Minister responsible for Crown Investment Corporation, Minister responsible for the Public Service Commission, and Minister responsible for Lotteries and Gaming Saskatchewan Corporation;
- Terry Jenson, Minister of Social Services; and
- Alana Ross, Minister of Parks, Culture and Sport, Tourism Saskatchewan and Status of Women.
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Four ministers remain in Cabinet but take on different responsibilities:
- David Marit becomes Minister of Agriculture and Minister responsible for Saskatchewan Crop Insurance Corporation;
- Ken Cheveldayoff remains Minister of Advanced Education and becomes Minister of Labour Relations and Workplace Safety;
- Eric Schmalz remains Minister of Government Relations and Minister responsible for First Nations, Métis and Northern Affairs and becomes Minister of Immigration and Career Training; and
- Warren Kaeding, remains Minister of Trade and Export Development and becomes Minister responsible for the Saskatchewan Liquor and Gaming Authority.
The new cabinet was sworn in Dec. 11 by Lieutenant Governor Bernadette McIntyre.
Travis Keisig, Daryl Harrison and Colleen Young are leaving cabinet. All three are expected to serve as chairs of legislative committee. Premier Moe thanked them and said they will all continue to play vital roles within government, according to the release.
Premier Moe also named eight Legislative Secretaries:
- James Thorsteinson, Legislative Secretary to the Minister of Agriculture;
- Travis Keisig, Legislative Secretary to the Minister responsible for Crown Investments Corporation;
- Blaine McLeod, Legislative Secretary to the Minster of Community Safety;
- Barret Kropf, Legislative Secretary to the Minister of Education;
- Kevin Weedmark, Legislative Secretary to the Minister of Health;
- Megan Patterson, Legislative Secretary to the Minister of Social Services;
- Brad Crassweller, Legislative Secretary to the Minister of Parks, Culture and Sport and responsible for Saskatchewan-India Relations; and
- Jamie Martens, Legislative Secretary to the Minister of Trade and Export Development and responsible for Saskatchewan-Ukraine relations.
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Legislative Secretaries will receive $3,000 in annual remuneration for their additional responsibilities, below the full remuneration amount designated for Legislative Secretaries.
Jamie Martens will also continue to serve as Provincial Secretary while Blaine McLeod continues to serve as Military Liaison. Brad Crassweller becomes the Government Whip and Kevin Weedmark remains Deputy Whip.
Beaudry’s biography on the Legislative Assembly of Saskatchewan website states, “Chris Beaudry was first elected MLA for Kelvington-Wadena in 2024.
“Chris served as part of the coaching staff for the Humboldt Broncos until the tragic accident in 2018. Since then, he has engaged in public speaking and advocacy across North America focusing on mental health, trauma, and grief. He helped establish the first online mental health course for students through the Sun West School Division, and he has worked with the Canadian Mental Health Association.
“Chris has been active in his local community, serving on multiple boards including the Prairie North Co-operative, the Living Dying Project, and the Rose Valley SCC. He and his wife Richelle reside on his family farm near St. Front with their three daughters.”
While the east central Saskatchewan riding is far from any oil and gas development, it is home to the BHP Jansen potash mine.
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