Social Development Minister Jason Kenney

Social Development Minister Jason Kenney: Heres a short list of new ministers with major homework, according to 660 News. 2. Employment and Social Development Minister Jason Kenney: Kenney comes on board just as the premiers prepare to meet at their annual Council of the Federation, and the Conservative governments proposed Canada Job Grant will be on their agenda. The program would give employers up to $15,000 for skills training per worker, with the feds, provinces and businesses each pitching in cash. Some provinces have rejected the plan, saying it robs existing programs and infringes on provincial jurisdiction and OTTAWA The thing about cabinet shuffles in the summer is they dont lend themselves to relaxing on the deck with a beer and a hot dog. Those taking on new portfolios soon find themselves with little down time. 1. Transport Minister Lisa Raitt: The rail disaster in Lac-Megantic, Que., will continue to be a major developing story as the town mourns its loss and investigators sort out what happened. Raitt will be the point person on questions around federal rail safety rules and any regulatory changes that will need to be made, especially in light of unheeded recommendations by the Transportation Safety Board. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.