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Newly Sworn-In Premier Lantz Announces Cabinet Shuffle

Published Date: Feb 18, 2026

Just a few days after being sworn-in as Premier of PEI after winning the PC leadership race, Premier Lantz announced a cabinet shuffle and some changes to key departments. Lantz renamed some portfolios, including making Gilles Arsenault the Minister of Economic Development, Trade and Artificial Intelligence, while Jill Burridge is now the Minister of Finance and Affordability. MLA Sidney MacEwen, who was Speaker of the Legislative Assembly, joins cabinet for the first time as Minister of Housing and Communities and Transportation, Infrastructure and Energy.

The Minister responsible for the Credit Unions Act, Bloyce Thompson, remains the same. To view the full list of cabinet ministers, click here or read below:

  • Hon. Bloyce Thompson, Minister of Agriculture, Minister of Justice and Public Safety, and Attorney General;
  • Hon. Darlene Compton, Minister of Land and Environment;
  • Hon. Ernie Hudson, Minister of Fisheries, Rural Development and Tourism;
  • Hon. Cory Deagle, Minister without Portfolio, acting as Minister of Health and Wellness;
  • Hon. Mark McLane, Minister of Health and Wellness;
  • Hon. Gilles Arsenault, Minister of Economic Development, Trade and Artificial Intelligence, Minister responsible for Acadian and Francophone Affairs;
  • Hon. Jill Burridge, Minister of Finance and Affordability;
  • Hon. Barb Ramsay, Minister of Social Development and Seniors, Minister responsible for the Status of Women;
  • Hon. Zack Bell, Minister of Workforce and Advanced Learning;
  • Hon. Robin Croucher, Minister of Education and Early Years; and
  • Hon. Sidney MacEwen, Minister of Housing and Communities, Minister of Transportation, Infrastructure and Energy.
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