“No matter what, we will protect Ontario.”- Premier Doug Ford
Premier Doug Ford has announced his new cabinet with a strong commitment to protecting Ontario’s economy in the face of increasing U.S. trade tensions. The newly appointed executive council, made up of seasoned ministers and new faces, is geared towards strengthening the province’s workforce, unlocking key resource areas like the Ring of Fire, and reducing internal trade barriers to create new economic opportunities.
“As Ontario faces one of the greatest challenges in our history, workers and families are counting on us to stand up for their jobs and well-being,” said Ford in a statement. “We are doubling down on our plan to build infrastructure, train and re-skill workers, cut red tape, attract investment, and develop our natural resources—including critical minerals in the Ring of Fire. No matter what, we will protect Ontario.”
The new cabinet aims to project stability while driving a bold agenda focused on economic competitiveness, infrastructure expansion, and regional growth.
Complete List of Ontario Cabinet Ministers
Premier and Senior Leadership
- Doug Ford – Premier of Ontario and Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs
- Sylvia Jones – Deputy Premier and Minister of Health
Core Cabinet Ministers
- Peter Bethlenfalvy – Minister of Finance
- Paul Calandra – Minister of Education
- Jill Dunlop – Minister of Emergency Preparedness and Response
- Stephen Lecce – Minister of Energy and Mines
- Todd McCarthy – Minister of the Environment, Conservation and Parks
- Greg Rickford – Minister of Indigenous Affairs and First Nations Economic Reconciliation & Minister Responsible for Ring of Fire Economic and Community Partnerships
- Vic Fedeli – Minister of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade
- David Piccini – Minister of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development
- Rob Flack – Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing
- Doug Downey – Attorney General
- Michael Kerzner – Solicitor General
- Kinga Surma – Minister of Infrastructure
- Michael Parsa – Minister of Children, Community and Social Services
- Graham McGregor – Minister of Citizenship and Multiculturalism
- Nolan Quinn – Minister of Colleges, Universities, Research Excellence and Security
- Natalia Kusendova-Bashta – Minister of Long-Term Care
- Mike Harris – Minister of Natural Resources
- George Pirie – Minister of Northern Economic Development and Growth
- Stephen Crawford – Minister of Public and Business Service Delivery and Procurement
- Andrea Khanjin – Minister of Red Tape Reduction
- Lisa Thompson – Minister of Rural Affairs
- Raymond Cho – Minister of Seniors and Accessibility
- Neil Lumsden – Minister of Sport
- Stan Cho – Minister of Tourism, Culture and Gaming
- Prabmeet Sarkaria – Minister of Transportation
- Caroline Mulroney – President of the Treasury Board and Minister of Francophone Affairs
- Trevor Jones – Minister of Agriculture, Food and Agribusiness
- Associate Ministers
- Michael Tibollo – Associate Attorney General (Ministry of the Attorney General)
- Zee Hamid – Associate Minister of Auto Theft and Bail Reform (Ministry of the Solicitor General)
- Sam Oosterhoff – Associate Minister of Energy-Intensive Industries (Ministry of Energy and Mines)
- Kevin Holland – Associate Minister of Forestry and Forest Products (Ministry of Natural Resources)
- Graydon Smith – Associate Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing (Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing)
- Vijay Thanigasalam – Associate Minister of Mental Health and Addictions (Ministry of Health)
- Nina Tangri – Associate Minister of Small Business (Ministry of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade)
- Charmaine Williams – Associate Minister of Women’s Social and Economic Opportunity (Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services)
Premier Ford’s cabinet reflects a balance of experience and strategic shifts to accelerate key priorities, particularly infrastructure, manufacturing, and the development of Ontario’s vast mineral resources. The government’s emphasis is clear: building a self-reliant, competitive province capable of withstanding external pressures—especially from an uncertain U.S. trade environment.
