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Those expecting Premier Doug Ford to be reckless in his cabinet choices this week were disappointed.

His choices were a careful blend of experienced parliamentarians, with new blood from the outside.

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Geographical representation was there and although there’s no gender parity, women will hold powerful portfolios in Ford’s cabinet.

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Christine Elliott to be Deputy Premier and Minister of Health and Long-Term Care was a no brainer — she was Deputy PC Leader before she became Patient Ombudsman.

Vic Fedeli at Finance brings valuable experience as Finance critic to a hot potato portfolio.

Jim Wilson, a veteran of former Mike Harris’ government brings an experienced and steady hand to the Ministry of Economic Development, Job creation and Trade. Given the overnight explosion of these issues courtesy of US President Donald Trump’s tariff madness, his knowledge of the machinery of government will be crucial to the manufacturing sector.