Lantz Shakes Up PEI Cabinet, Focuses on Accountability

0:00It's March 28th. This is Canada News today, driven by AI. Prince Edward Island premier Rob Lance just shook of his cabinet by kicking out economic development minister Geel's Arsenaugh. This came after a review of how Arsenaugh handled a permitting issue back when he was environment minister. Lance called it a serious error in judgment, but kept the specifics under wraps. Arsenaugh was also in charge of a cadian and francophone of heirs. Stepping in for economic development, trade, and even artificial intelligence is gin redmond. Meanwhile, Zach Bell, whose currently minister of workforce and advanced learning, picks up the cadian and francophone portfolio. Lance made it clear in his statement that as premiere, he has to make sure cabinet members live up to the high standards Islanders demand. No word yet on bigger fallout, but has got folks talking about accountability in provincial politics. On top of that, Monday swearing in ceremony brings more changes. Kent Dollar steps up as minister of housing and communities.

1:01That slot opened after the March 17th death of Mark McLean, who held health. All this drops right around March 28th and 2026. Signalling Lance is moving fast to keep his team tight and focused on what. Matters to the province.