www.insideHALTON.com | OAKVILLE BEAVER | Friday, June 17, 2016 | 8 Halton MPP is Ontario's associate finance minister by Julie Slack Metroland West Media Halton MPP Indira Naidoo-Harris has been named the associate Minister of Finance (Ontario Retirement Pension Plan) as part of Premier Kathleen Wynne's cabinet shuffle and expansion Monday (June 13). She replaces Mitzie Hunter. While Oakville MPP Kevin Flynn has been Ontario Labour Minister and continues in that role in the wake of the shake up Monday, Halton gained two additional cabinet ministers. In addition to Naidoo-Harris' new role, Burlington MPP Eleanor McMahon was named tourism/culture/sport minister. Naidoo-Harris was elected to her post as Halton MPP in 2014 and has served as the parliamentary assistant for the Minister of Health and Long-Term Care. The former journalist is a long-time resident of the Halton riding. She's one of seven new members of Premier Kathleen Wynne's 30-member cabinet, up from 27. The number of women in cabinet also rose from eight to 12 during Monday morning's shuffle, representing 40 per cent of cabinet. "Proud to be part of this amazing team!" Halton MPP Indira Naidoo-Harris, centre, is flanked by Ontario Premier Kathleen Wynne, left, and the Honourable Elizabeth Dowdeswell, Lieutenant Governor of Ontario, at Naidoo-Harris' swearing-in as the Associate Minister of Finance. | submitted photo kyBoot Like you're on holiday all year round! Naidoo-Harris tweeted following the announcement. "I am excited to be joining Premier Wynne's cabinet. I began my life in a country where I had no political voice and it is an honour for me to now be a voice for the people of Halton and Ontario in cabinet," said the local MPP in a release issued Monday evening. "I look forward to this important new role. I am proud to now be responsible for the Ontario Retirement Pension Plan, which is going to help millions of workers as they plan for their future." It's the first cabinet shuffle since Wynne led the Liberals to a majority government in June 2014 -- with files from Melanie Hennessey The Original Father's Day Special's SuRF & Turf Celebrating Dad, All weekend long, from June 17th June 19th Free Hummus or Baba Ganosh or Calamari for every table Try the Swiss air-cushion shoe here for free. www.kyboot.com 8 oz. New York Steak topped off with Scallops and Tiger Shrimp in a Lemon Butter Sauce $22.95 Chicken Shawarma, Montfort Chicken, Pork Souvlaki and Kafta $21.95 creamy Dill Sauce. $17.95 Mix Grill 267 Lakeshore Rd. E., Oakville Mon.-Fri. 10-6, Sat. 9-1 A Trusted name in Oakville for over 20 years! www.kybun.com Pharmacist/Owner Richard Price Atlantic Salmon 8 oz. Fresh Atlantic Salmon Filet accompanied with a *All dishes are accompanied with Garden Salad, Sautéed Vegetables and your choice of French Fries, Home fries or Rice* 905.842.2770 Complimentary Baklava for Dad. Please RSVP (905) 845-7937 | Website: info@montfortrestaurants.com | Patio NOW OPEN Stay cool & save with an AC checkup Don't get sticky $ ONLY Regular price $119.99 49 * Early season AC checkup can help: prevent inconvenient breakdowns prolong the life of your equipment lower your monthly cooling bills CALL 1-866-907-0535 TODAY *Offer ends July 11, 2016. Certain terms and conditions apply. The price of $49 reflects a $70.99 discount + HST. Offer cannot be combined with another offer. Offer is not available in all areas. TMEnercare, the design and "It's Better Inside" are trademarks of Enercare Inc., used under license. $49ACCheckUp_Oakville