Laliberte picks up mental health and addictions critic role – GX94 Radio

May 19, 2026

REGINA — Athabasca MLA Leroy Laliberte has picked up additional critic duties in NDP leader Carla Beck’s shadow cabinet.

Laliberte will take on duties as Shadow Minister for Mental Health and Addictions. The role had been vacant following the departure of former critic Betty Nippi-Albright, who quit the NDP to sit as an independent. Laliberte will also retain his current role as critic for First Nations and Métis Affairs.

Laliberte brings previous experience to the role, having worked as Community Wellness Manager for Flying Dust First Nation and as co-chair of the North West Friendship Centre in Meadow Lake. He has also run his own independent personal development and wellness consulting program.

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