Christine Elliott named deputy premier
Ontario officially has a new government.
Ontario Premier Doug Ford has been sworn-in and has appointed a cabinet of 21 which includes key portfolios for his rivals for the top job.
Christine Elliott has been named Minister of Health and Long-Term Care and Deputy Premier, while Caroline Mulroney was given the post of Attorney General and Minister Responsible for Francophone Affairs.
Minister of Finance is Victor Fedeli, Laurie Scott has been named Minister of Labour and Minister of Transportation is John Yakabuski.
"We have an all-star team that's ready right now to give the people of Ontario the kind of leadership and direction they deserve," said Ford. "For too long, the people of Ontario have worked more and paid more, but gotten less. Those days are over. Help is here."