Menzies Re-appointed Minister of State (Finance) New Ministry to Govern For All Canadians

May 19, 2011

Ottawa – Yesterday, Ted Menzies, Member of Parliament for Macleod, was sworn in by the Right Honourable Stephen Harper, Prime Minister of Canada, as Minister of State (Finance).

Prime Minister Harper announced yesterday the appointment of the new federal Cabinet, a Ministry that will lead the way in keeping Canada moving toward greater security and stability.

“The new Cabinet team has strong representation from all regions, and it will hit the ground running,” said the Prime Minister.

“Canadians endorsed our record and platform by electing a strong, stable, majority Conservative Government. They know they can count on our team which has a proven track record and the experience to govern for the good of all Canadians. With a renewed mandate and a national majority, Canadians can count on this Government to focus on the economy and job creation,” said Menzies.

“I am honoured to carry on as Minister of State (Finance), and I thank the Prime Minister for this opportunity. I look forward to continuing to serve the residents of Macleod and all Canadians. I am privileged to be able to work to strengthen our economy and to help implement the next phase of our low-tax plan,” added Menzies.

Menzies looks forward to assisting the Minister of Finance in implementing Budget 2011 as well as supporting Minister Flaherty and the Government as we move towards balanced budgets.