How long until they select a new Ontario Agriculture Minister? Is there any good elected Liberal possibilities for the position?

I was visiting the OMAFRA website yesterday and noticed Carol Mitchell was still on it as the Minister.

I started to think about who might replace her and when. I am not familiar with the other elected members of the Liberal party. Are there any farmers from other ridings? I know alot of rural ridings went PC so we should have some knowledgeable agri critics like Ernie Hardemann.

Any thoughts on this issue?

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Permalink Reply by Joann on October 20, 2011 at 2:11am

Rumors are flying its Ted McMeekin but I have not seen confirmation.

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Permalink Reply by Joann on October 20, 2011 at 2:42am

Sorry. Should have read the next posting in the forum. FARMS does say that Mr. McMeekin is our new Minister.

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