Anthony Leardi Chosen as New Parliamentary Assistant to the Minister of Health and Deputy Government House Leader

Premier Doug Ford has appointed Anthony Leardi, MPP – Essex, as the Parliamentary Assistant to the Minister of Health.

“We’ve made incredible progress for healthcare in our region,” says Leardi. “Two new MRIs, another cath lab, hundreds of new nurses, and 1200 more healthcare spots in Kingsville. No government has delivered more in healthcare for Essex County.”

Leardi says moving the new regional hospital forward will be his priority in healthcare for our region.

Leardi has also been given the duties of Deputy House Leader.

“Usually, most members sit in the Legislative Assembly only one day per week. As the Deputy Government House Leader, I will be there four days per week, every week, from start to finish. It’s a grueling task, something like a prolonged boxing match. I’m honoured that our Premier has selected me for this.”

Trevor Jones, MPP for Chatham-Kent–Leamington, and newly appointed Associate Minister of Emergency Preparedness and Response, held the post of Deputy House Leader prior to Leardi.

“In the Legislature, MPP Leardi draws on his experience as a seasoned lawyer and municipal leader, to serve both as an exceptional local advocate and someone who is highly skilled in debate. He is an articulate, animated storyteller and an absolute pleasure to watch in debate,” says Associate Minister Jones.

Leardi assumed his new duties on July 19, 2024.