Jason Nixon named Alberta’s new finance minister in cabinet shakeup
Posted May 21, 2026 6:39 am.
Last Updated May 21, 2026 10:55 am.
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith shuffled her cabinet Thursday, naming Jason Nixon her new finance minister.
Nixon takes over from Nate Horner, who announced earlier this week he was stepping down and won’t run in the 2027 provincial election. Nixon had been social services minister.
Adriana LaGrange leaves the preventative health-care ministry to run hospitals.
Matt Jones had been in charge of hospitals and also announced this week he was stepping down and won’t run again in the next election.
Tara Sawyer becomes agriculture minister and Justin Wright replaces LaGrange in preventative health.
At the swearing in ceremony in Calgary, Smith said her government is focused on delivering jobs, improving health care and taking action to address the impact of the province’s population growth.
“Albertans are trusting us, each of us in this room, to do that critical work. As a team, we will continue to govern for everyone in the province,” she said.
Nathan Neudorf is taking over social services, leaving his affordability and utilities portfolio to R.J. Sigurdson, who had been in the agriculture post.
Two other backbenchers saw promotions.
Brandon Lunty is chief government whip, while Scott Cyr is parliamentary secretary for transportation.
