Robert Ghiz was sworn in today as Premier of the Province of Prince Edward Island. The ceremony was presided over by Lieutenant Governor Frank Lewis at Government House.
Mr. Ghiz was first elected as a Member of the Legislative Assembly in 2003, and was re-elected in District 13, Charlottetown-Brighton in 2007 and 2011.
He became Leader of the Liberal Party of Prince Edward Island in 2003, and became Leader of the Opposition following the provincial general election of 2003. He was sworn in as Premier of Prince Edward Island in June, 2007, after leading the Liberal party to a 23-4 victory in the provincial general election of May 28. He once again led his party to victory in the provincial election of 2011, winning 22 of the 27 seats.
Premier Ghiz named the following members to Executive Council:
• Honourable Robert W.J. Ghiz, Premier, President of the Executive Council, Minister Responsible for Intergovernmental Affairs and Minister Responsible for Acadian and Francophone Affairs
• Honourable George T. Webster, Minister of Agriculture and Deputy Premier
• Honourable Ron W. MacKinley, Minister of Fisheries, Aquaculture and Rural Development
• Honourable Doug W. Currie, Minister of Health and Wellness and Minister Responsible for Aboriginal Affairs
• Honourable Wes J. Sheridan, Minister of Finance and Municipal Affairs
• Honourable Valerie E. Docherty, Minister of Community Services, Seniors and Labour and Minister Responsible for the Status of Women
• Honourable Janice A. Sherry, Minister of Environment, Energy and Forestry
• Honourable Robert S. Vessey, Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure Renewal
• Honourable Robert L. Henderson, Minister of Tourism and Culture
• Honourable J. Alan McIsaac, Minister of Education and Early Childhood Development and Minister of Justice and Public Safety and Attorney General
• Honourable Allen F. Roach, Minister of Innovation and Advanced Learning
• Sonny Gallant, Government House Leader