Minister of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade Vic Fedeli will work alongside two parliamentary assistants appointed by Premier Doug Ford.

Ford has named Nina Tangri, the MPP for Mississauga – Streetsville as parliamentary assistant to Fedeli. She will work on the economic development side of the portfolio.

Ford also appointed Donna Skelly. As a parliamentary assistant, she will focus on the job creation and trade aspect of the file. Skelly is the MPP for Flamborough – Glanbrook.

According to the Ontario government, the parliamentary assistants “will each hold key accountabilities to support the renewed cabinet announced last week.” The parliamentary assistants will work “hand-in-hand” with the ministers and “will support the government on delivering results to the people of Ontario.” Fedeli served as the Minister of Finance for the first year of the Ford regime.

Fedeli welcomed Tangri and Skelly to the team with a tweet: “We look forward to working together to support a strong, innovative economy that can provide jobs, opportunities and prosperity.”

Parliamentary assistants support ministers with “legislative and committee matters, including special projects and assignments that require dedicated leadership. They also play a key role in building relationships and communicating government initiatives across the province.”