Minister McCallum to act as Minister of Natural Resources

Prime Minister Paul Martin today announced that the Minister of National Revenue, the Honourable John McCallum, will take over the duties of the Minister of Natural Resources, the Honourable John Efford, while Mr. Efford is unable to perform the functions of his office due to illness. Mr. Efford will retain his responsibility as regional minister for Newfoundland and Labrador.

“I thank John Efford for his work since joining Cabinet and hope that his health will allow him to fully resume his responsibilities very soon,” said the Prime Minister.

“I know that Minister McCallum will bring his full commitment to his additional duties as Acting Minister of Natural Resources.”