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Two parliamentary assistants assigned to Ontario ag minister

Anthony Leardi, MPP-Essex, has been assigned new duties in the government of Premier Doug Ford. Mr. Leardi assumes the role of Parliamentary Assistant to the Minister of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs.

“We all know how important agriculture is to the Riding of Essex. And, of course, we all know that good things grow in Ontario!” said Leardi. “I’m looking forward to working with Minister Lisa Thompson on agricultural initiatives.” 

John Jordan, MPP-Lanark-Frontenac-Kingston, also assumes the role of Parliamentary Assistant. Representing eastern Ontario, he and his family own a small farm.

Trevor Jones, MPP – Chatham-Kent-Leamington moves to the role of parliamentary assistant to the Minister of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade.

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