Premier Ford Unveils Changes to Cabinet to Put Ontario on Long-Term Footing to Fight President Trump’s Tariffs

Source: Ontario - Premier's Office
Date: 2026-09-10 16:26:00.0
Tags: [Ontario, Governance, Trade, Economy, Technology]

Premier Doug Ford announced a significant cabinet shuffle on September 10, 2026, aimed at positioning Ontario to counter US President Trump's escalating tariffs and trade measures. The reshuffled Executive Council introduces new portfolios, including the creation of the Associate Minister of Artificial Intelligence Adoption to boost productivity and assist displaced workers, while sunsetting the mandate for the Associate Minister of Auto Theft and Bail Reform. The renewed cabinet features key appointments such as Vic Fedeli continuing as Minister of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade, Peter Bethlenfalvy as Minister of Finance, and Stephen Lecce as Minister of Energy and Mines.