Comments by Thomas d’Aquino on the New Federal Cabinet

July 20, 2004

The following are comments by Thomas d’Aquino, President and Chief Executive of the Canadian Council of Chief Executives (CCCE), after this morning’s unveiling of the new federal Cabinet by Prime Minister Paul Martin:

“The Prime Minister has retained a solid core of experienced ministers and added some excellent new talent in key portfolios. The new Cabinet points to a government that can be expected to proceed constructively in building on Canada’s economic strengths while maintaining stability and exercising sound fiscal management.”

“We look forward to working with Prime Minister Martin and his new team in pursuing the Council’s priorities in the areas of spending review and reallocation, tax policy, health care, the environment, regulatory reform, parliamentary reform, Canada-United States relations and Canada’s global influence and competitiveness.”