Ford government announces replacement after long-term care minister Rod Phillips resigns
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Ontario minister of long-term care Rod Phillips says he is resigning at the end of next month. Minister of Legislative Affairs and Government House Leader Paul Calandra will fill the role next, says the Ford government.
The long-term care minister said the timing of his announcement will allow Premier Doug Ford to appoint someone else to lead the ministry, which is currently overseeing a sector in crisis.
"I have always considered public service a privilege and it has been an honour to serve as the MPP for Ajax and in three cabinet porfolios," Phillips wrote in his statement.
"That said, my professional life has been spent in the business world and I look forward to returning to the private sector."
Ford thanked Phillips for what he called his tireless work for long-term care, including overseeing the creation of more homes, recruiting more nurses and personal support workers, and getting new long-term care legislation passed.
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