News Release

From the Prime Minister's Web Site (http://www.pm.gc.ca/)

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PM announces changes to Ministry

November 5, 2010
Ottawa, Ontario

Prime Minister Stephen Harper today announced changes to the Ministry.

John Baird will be taking on duties as Minister of the Environment, while keeping his responsibilities as Leader of the Government in the House of Commons.

"Minister Baird continues to show exceptional leadership in all the portfolios he assumes," said Prime Minister Harper. '"His past experience in this ministry makes him the ideal candidate to take on the duties of the Minister of the Environment. I am certain he will bring his characteristic energy and dedication to the file."

Minister Baird will retain his duties as Leader of the Government in the House of Commons, where he has worked tirelessly to carry out the Government's agenda and address the priorities of Canadians.

The Prime Minister also announced that Rona Ambrose will assume statutory responsibility for Western Economic Diversification while keeping her duties as Minister of Public Works and Government Services and Minister for Status of Women. Lynne Yelich will remain Minister of State for Western Economic Diversification.

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