NDP Leader Mulcair elevates rivals to key posts in shadow cabinet
Posted April 20, 2012 5:56 am.
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New NDP leader Thomas Mulcair did not forget his recent leadership rivals to form his new shadow cabinet.
For example, Mulcair named B.C. New Democrat Nathan Cullen as the new opposition House Leader, replacing Joe Comartin, who takes on democratic reform.
Toronto MP Peggy Nash returns to her role as finance critic and former interim leader Nycole Turmel retains her position as party whip.
Mulcair will handle intergovernmental affairs and deputy leader Libby Davies will take on the health portfolio.
Manitoba MP Niki Ashton, another former leadership contender, will take on the portfolio for women’s issues and Paul Dewar will handle foreign affairs.
Quebec MP Francoise Boivin was promoted as justice critic,
Two other New Democrats who withdrew from the leadership race were also named to the shadow cabinet.
Robert Chisholm will deal with fisheries and intergovernmental affairs and Romeo Saganash will deal with international development.
Mulcair also named three deputy chiefs — Davies, David Christopherson and Megan Leslie.
Olivia Chow will be the party’s critic for transport, infrastructure and communities and Jack Harris will oversee the defence file.
