A Vancouver M-P has received a big promotion after being named the minister of fisheries and oceans in a cabinet shuffle today.
Jonathan Wilkinson takes over the portfolio from New Brunswick M-P Dominic LeBlanc, who has been moved to intergovernmental affairs ahead of next year’s federal election.
Wilkinson, a Rhodes Scholar, has a background in the energy and environmental technology sectors.
He had served as parliamentary secretary to Environment Minister Catherine McKenna.