EDMONTON—Former federal cabinet minister Jason Kenney was officially sworn in on Tuesday as Alberta's premier and he repeated his campaign promise to bring renewed economic prosperity to the province. The new premier appointed 19 others to cabinet, including seven women, and also named three associate ministers. Calgary lawyer Doug Schweitzer, who ran against Kenney for the UCP leadership, is the new minister of justice. Veteran legislature members Ric McIver and Jason Nixon have also been given cabinet posts, McIver in transportation and Nixon in the key environment and parks portfolio. Former premier Rachel Notley has promised to stay on as Opposition leader and will have an experienced caucus that includes 12 former cabinet ministers.

Source: Huffington Post April 30, 2019 16:18 UTC