Published June 29 2018

Local MPP Laurie Scott was sworn in as Minister of Labour in the new Progressive Conservative government during a ceremony on Friday June 29.

"I am honoured to be joining cabinet as the Minister of Labour" Scott said in a statement.

“My colleagues and I are looking forward to getting to work for the people of Ontario."

She said it was an honour to represent the people of Haliburton-Kawartha Lakes-Brock.

Scott was previously the Opposition Critic for Community Safety and Women's Issues.

Other new ministers.