00:04:09.720As His Majesty the King's representative in Alberta and as a settler,
00:04:14.840I acknowledge all First Peoples who have called this place home for thousands of years
00:04:21.200and who welcomed us here to make our own lives.
00:04:24.980May we always dwell together on these lands with respect and understanding and a sincere commitment to walking the journey of reconciliation, and now I say reconcili-action.
00:04:40.460And I also want to acknowledge the presence of my aide-de-camp for today, Captain B.J. Burson.
00:04:47.320BJ is a volunteer with the Office of the Lieutenant Governor and I'd like to
00:04:53.260applaud his presence and the presence of every person in this room who
00:04:57.400volunteers their time because as we all know volunteers are the backbone of our
00:05:03.700society of our communities and they make things happen so big round of applause
00:05:15.600So today, I want to say thank you to all the outgoing ministers,
00:05:20.320and I congratulate all of you who will be taking on new roles in Cabinet,
00:05:26.080and I thank you for the valued service you have contributed to this province already.
00:05:33.240As you well know, the decisions you make in your new roles will impact the opportunities
00:05:42.240and the quality of life available to your fellow Albertans.
00:05:50.320And you know, too, this is no small matter.
00:05:54.180My own life experience has taught me that Alberta is a land of opportunity.
00:06:01.100We are fortunate to have at our disposal an enormous supply of natural resources, as well as a population filled with creators, innovators, entrepreneurs, and mavericks whose talents continue to transform this province and guide us into the future.
00:06:25.660Challenges will undoubtedly confront us along the way, but our potential, both individually and collectively, is practically limitless.
00:06:41.660We must not lose sight of our goal, the desire to improve the lives of our fellow Albertans.
00:06:50.900For this reason, it is all the more important that our elected officials orient themselves around the basic principles of democracy, the rule of law, and good government that define our Canadian way of life.
00:07:13.460And I must say, we heard that beautiful rendition of O Canada.
00:07:18.080To me, when we say, O Canada, we stand on guard for thee.
00:07:23.440What we are standing on guard for are our Canadian values.
00:07:31.200So, I know that your duties might sometimes be overwhelming,
00:07:37.380but I know that you will perform them to the absolute best of your ability.
00:07:42.760Luckily, you all have the support of your family and loved ones who are here with you today.
00:07:52.760To the family members and the loved ones, I would like to say that the encouragement you have provided has been key to your loved ones' success,
00:08:04.760and your support will continue to be invaluable
00:08:09.620as they take on their new responsibilities.
00:08:13.740And I express my sincere gratitude to all of you.
00:08:19.260As His Majesty the King's Representative in Alberta,
00:08:22.320I extend my best wishes to our ministers.
00:08:27.440May you enjoy nothing but success in your new roles.
00:20:22.740Please take the oath of office and subscribe to the same in the Executive Council World Book.
00:20:30.620I, Tara Jenitha Mary Sawyer, do solemnly and sincerely promise and swear that I will duly and faithfully and to the best of my skill and knowledge execute the powers and trusts reposed in me as Minister of Agriculture and Irrigation for the province of Alberta.
00:24:47.460And, Your Honor, these are the members of the Executive Council.
00:25:17.460I would now like to ask the Honourable Premier of Alberta, the Honourable Danielle Smith, to bring my remarks.
00:25:31.880Your Honour, newly sworn ministers and honoured guests, thank you for joining us today in recognition and celebration of the contributions that each of you have made and will continue to make in service of this province.
00:25:44.600As you know, the Honourable Matt Jones, who was serving our province as Minister of Hospital and Surgical Services,
00:25:51.600has announced he will not be seeking re-election and has stepped aside in his position in Cabinet.
00:25:56.760MLA Jones has served as MLA for Calgary Southeast since 2019 and also served as Member of Cabinet for over three years.
00:26:04.680He served as Minister of Children and Family Services, Jobs, Economy and Trade, and most recently as Hospital and Surgical Health Services.
00:26:11.900I would like to thank MLA Jones for his work in making child care more accessible and affordable for Alberta families and on modernizing our acute care health system.
00:26:21.720MLA Jones will continue to serve his constituents as MLA for Calgary Southeast.
00:26:26.940The Honourable Nate Horner has also announced he won't be seeking re-election and has stepped aside as Alberta's President of Treasury Board and Minister of Finance so our government can prepare for the 2027 election.
00:26:38.200MLA Horner has served as MLA for Drumheller-Stettler since 2019
00:26:41.980and served as a member of Cabinet for nearly five years.
00:26:46.020He served as Minister of Rural Economic Development, Minister of Agriculture
00:26:49.280and most recently Minister of Treasury Board and Finance.
00:26:53.180I thank him for his commitment to doubling the Heritage Savings Trust Fund
00:26:56.400and keeping our province's fiscal position strong.
00:26:59.880MLA Horner will also continue to serve as MLA for Drumheller-Stettler.
00:27:03.780These changes paved the way for her Honour, the Honourable
00:27:06.320to preside over the swearing-in of new
00:28:54.080Albertans also continue to pay the lowest taxes in Canada
00:28:57.160with lower income taxes, no PST, no payroll tax or health premium.
00:29:02.100And that is only a small part of the progress that our government has made to date.
00:29:05.920Albertans are trusting us, each of us in this room, to do that critical work.
00:29:09.900As a team, we will continue to govern for everyone in the province.
00:29:13.440We will build on a solid foundation of legislation, policies, and informed decision-making.
00:29:18.300Over the past three years, our government has taken meaningful action
00:29:21.940to grow Alberta's economy, create jobs, attract investments, strengthen our energy sector and provide tax relief for Alberta families.
00:29:29.220At the same time, we've continued investing in safer communities, improved healthcare access, recovery-oriented supports, education infrastructure, and the critical services needed to support Alberta's rapidly growing population.
00:29:43.060With this team of ministers, we will stay focused on delivering on our commitments and ensuring Alberta remains forever strong and free.
00:31:51.940The Deputy Provincial Secretary and Deputy Minister of Justice, Malcolm Lavoie, will administer the oath.
00:31:59.140I ask that Scott Joseph Sear take the oath of confidentiality and allegiance and sign the same.
00:32:08.400I, Scott Joseph Sear, do solemnly swear that I will serve his majesty truly and faithfully in his majesty's province of Alberta
00:32:17.280and that I will not, without due authorization, disclose or make known any matter or thing which comes to my knowledge by reason of my role as Parliamentary Secretary.
00:32:28.100In general, I will be vigilant, diligent, and circumspect in all of my doings, touching on the King's Majesty's affairs, all which matters and things I will faithfully observe and keep to the utmost of my power, will, and discretion.
00:34:54.720I want to thank Brandon Lennon for the
00:34:56.700I want to thank Brandon Luntee for accepting this role.
00:34:59.400I would now like to ask Brandon Glenn Luntee, MLA for the Duke Beaumont to come forward to take the oath of confidentiality and allegiance.
00:35:09.920And again, the Deputy Provincial Secretary, Deputy Minister of Justice, Malcolm Lavoie, will administer the oath.
00:35:15.620I ask that Brandon Glenn Luntee take the oath of confidentiality and allegiance and sign the same.
00:35:20.960I, Brandon Glenn-Lunty, do solemnly swear that I will serve His Majesty truly and faithfully in this His Majesty's province of Alberta.
00:35:29.560I will keep confidential all matters that are addressed, discussed, and decided at Cabinet and its committees without publishing or disclosing them or any part of them verbally, in writing or otherwise to any person out of Cabinet or its committees.
00:35:44.700In general, I will be diligent, diligent, and circumspect in all of my doings touching His Majesty's affairs.
00:35:50.960all which matters and things I will faithfully observe and keep
00:35:53.740to the utmost of my power, will, and discretion, so help me God.