Wood River MLA David Marit is Saskatchewan’s new Agriculture Minister.

Marit replaces Lyle Stewart who resigned from the position last week for health reasons. 

Premier Scott Moe replacing Marit in the Highways and Infrastructure Ministry with Lori Carr. 

Carr previously served as Legislative Secretary to the Minister of Finance and the Government Deputy Whip.

Deputy Premier Gordon Wyant remains Minister of Education, while adding responsibility for SaskBuilds.

In making the announcement Premier Moe said “I am confident that both Dave and Lori will bring an important perspective to their new portfolios, and I look forward to working with them as we stand up for Saskatchewan.” 

He also thanked Gordon Wyant the Deputy Premier for taking on additional responsibility in an incredibly important file to our province’s infrastructure needs.  

Moe says Lyle Stewart will remain a strong mentor and advisor to our cabinet when it comes to supporting our agriculture sector while we stand with him in his battle against cancer.”