Education Minister of Ontario Steps Down after Just Two Months in Office
Ontario Premier Doug Ford has announced a new education minister following the resignation of Todd Smith, who held the role for just over two months.
Smith announced his resignation on social media, saying he was leaving politics for a job in the private sector.
Smith has been an MPP for about 13 years, and has been in cabinet for six of those years, including as minister for children, community and social services, and minister of energy.
In his post, Smith thanked his constituents for their support.
“It’s been an honour to be your voice at Queen’s Park, and to work with leaders across our communities to deliver new homes, schools, long-term care facilities, a new humane society, a new YMCA and so much more,” he wrote.
Premier Ford responded to Smith’s post on the X platform, thanking him for his service in the government.
Cabinet Shuffle
As part of Ford’s response to Smith’s departure, he shuffled several cabinet positions, including moving Dunlop from her role as the Minister of Colleges and Universities.
Nolan Quinn will take over Dunlop’s former ministry. Kevin Holland will be the new Associate Minister of Forestry and Forest Products as part of the Ministry of Natural Resources, according to the Ontario government news release.
Graham McGregor will serve as the new Associate Minister of Auto Theft and Bail Reform as part of the Ministry of the Solicitor General.