Premier Dwight Ball’s new cabinet looks nearly identical to the one before the election, with some minor changes.

The Ball Liberals were re-elected, but knocked down to minority government status May 16.

Premier Ball now being sworn in by Lieutenant Governor Judy M. Foote. @VOCMNEWS #NLpoli pic.twitter.com/bdMdZe7iPm

— Ben Murphy (@BenMurphyVOCM) May 30, 2019

The cabinet was sworn-in this afternoon with one new face and a few extra duties for some ministers with the departure of Graham Letto and Al Hawkins, who were defeated in the provincial election.

Most re-elected ministers remain in the positions they previously held.

The new face is Brian Warr of Baie Verte-Green Bay, who takes on the portfolio of Education and Early Childhood Development, previously held by Al Hawkins.

Lisa Dempster has taken on the added role of Environment and Municipal Affairs, formerly held by Graham Letto.

Premier Dwight Ball says the lack of significant changes reflects the confidence he has in his ministers, and he will be leaving the door open for Graham Letto depending on the outcome of a judicial recount in Labrador West.

Premier Ball addressing the gallery says we have a new mandate and expects all MHA’s to work together.

Says he looks forward to the new era of collaboration. @VOCMNEWS #NLpoli pic.twitter.com/MMyfPBiSEa

— Ben Murphy (@BenMurphyVOCM) May 30, 2019

No Update Yet on Speaker of the House

In the meantime, there was no news on who will claim the title of Speaker of the House.

Premier Ball says he’s not endorsing anyone for the position, and encourages anyone who desires to put their name forward.

Complete List of Cabinet Ministers by Department:

• Dwight Ball – Premier, President of Executive Council, Minister for Intergovernmental and Indigenous Affairs, and Minister responsible for Labrador Affairs
• Tom Osborne – Minister of Finance and President of Treasury Board, Minister Responsible for the Human Resource Secretariat, Minister Responsible for the Public Service Commission, Minister Responsible for the Office of the Chief Information Officer and Minister Responsible for the Newfoundland and Labrador Liquor Corporation
• Christopher Mitchelmore – Minister of Tourism, Culture, Industry and Innovation and Minister responsible for Francophone Affairs
• Andrew Parsons – Minister of Justice and Public Safety, Attorney General, and Government House Leader
• Steve Crocker – Minister of Transportation and Works
• Gerry Byrne – Minister of Fisheries and Land Resources
• Siobhan Coady – Minister of Natural Resources and Deputy Government House Leader
• Sherry Gambin-Walsh – Minister of Service Newfoundland and Labrador, Minister Responsible for the Public Procurement Agency, and Minister Responsible for Workplace NL
• John Haggie – Minister of Health and Community Services
• Lisa Dempster – Minister of Children, Seniors and Social Development, Minister responsible for the Newfoundland and Labrador Housing Corporation, Minister Responsible for the Status of Persons with Disabilities, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Environment, Registrar General, and Minister responsible for the Multi Materials Stewardship Board
• Bernard Davis – Minister of Advanced Education, Skills and Labour
• Carol Anne Haley – Minister Responsible for the Status of Women
• Brian Warr – Minister of Education and Early Childhood Development