PM appoints experienced team of Parliamentary Secretaries to provide leadership in the House of Commons

Prime Minister Stephen Harper today appointed a new team of Parliamentary Secretaries who will have the responsibility for helping guide the Government’s agenda inside the House of Commons.

“In a time of global economic instability, it is essential that the government’s legislative responsibilities are managed consistently and competently,” said the Prime Minister. “Today, we are appointing a team of Parliamentary Secretaries with the right combination of skills and experience to ensure our governing agenda remains on track.”

Parliamentary Secretaries are responsible for assisting members of the Cabinet with their parliamentary responsibilities. As part of these responsibilities, Parliamentary Secretaries frequently represent their Minister in Parliamentary committees and work closely with Members of Parliament in the House of Commons.

“When Parliament resumes, our government will act decisively to protect Canadian families and businesses during this global storm,” said the Prime Minister. “Serving as a Parliamentary Secretary is a big responsibility, and I have tremendous confidence that this is the right team for the job.”

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