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Policy director hired for Fisheries and Oceans, office now under LeBlanc

Meanwhile, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Minister Navdeep Bains and Sports and Persons with Disabilities Minister Carla Qualtrough have both recently hired communications directors.

Hunter Tootoo resigned as Fisheries and Oceans Minister on May 31, with House Leader Dominic LeBlanc stepping into the role, and Mr. Tootoo's ministerial staff team, which recently grew by two, remains in place. The Hill Times Photograph by Jake Wright

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BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT

June 6, 2016

Government House Leader Dominic LeBlanc has stepped in to also act as Fisheries and Oceans Minister following Hunter Tootoo’s abrupt resignation on May 31 from Cabinet to seek treatment for addiction issues. Mr. LeBlanc will be working with Mr. Tootoo’s old min...

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