OTTAWA – Perth-Wellington MP John Nater named to the official opposition shadow cabinet by Conservative Party of Canada leader Erin O’Toole.
O’Toole released his list of critic appointments for the 44th parliament on Nov. 9.
Nater, previously the opposition critic for rural affairs was appointed critic for the Canadian heritage portolio.
“I am honoured to be asked to serve in this exciting role at such a pivotal time,” said Nater.
“The economic recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic remains a major priority. The arts, culture, and tourism sectors were among the hardest hit and will be the slowest to recover,” Nater stated in Nov. 9 press release.
Nater stated he is eager to engage with industry leaders, both locally and nationally, in his new role.
Perth-Wellington is the home of nationally and internationally renowned arts and culture organizations, including the Stratford Festival, Drayton Entertainment, Stratford Summer Music, and SpringWorks, as well as the many outstanding and prominent heritage organizations which include the Stratford Perth Museum, the Palmerston Railway Heritage Museum, the St. Marys Museum, and the Canadian Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum.
“I look forward to leveraging the success and expertise we see locally to find solutions and proposals at the national level” said Nater.
“As always, my number one priority will be the residents of Perth-Wellington. The shadow cabinet responsibilities, which I am honoured to undertake, will not distract from my efforts to ensure the concerns of our community are represented in Ottawa,” the MPP added.
House back in session
Nater was officially sworn-in as the Member of Parliament for Perth-Wellington in the 44th Canadian Parliament on Oct. 26.
The Oath of Allegiance was administered by the Clerk of the House of Commons Charles Robert, during a ceremony in Parliament’s historic West Block.
“After an unnecessary election and an extended delay in recalling Parliament, I am eager to resume representing the people of Perth-Wellington in the House of Commons,” Nater stated in a press release issued by his office at the time.
“During the election campaign I heard from constituents in every corner of Perth-Wellington who are very concerned about a number of crucial issues which are affecting their daily lives including the environment, public safety, the agriculture sector, health care, the future of local businesses, rural internet access, and the rising cost of housing. These are the priorities on which I will focus in the new Parliament,” he added.
The House of Commons resumed on Nov. 22, with the re-election of Anthony Rota as speaker and the Speech from the Throne.
