OTTAWA – Prime Minister Stephen Harper today announced his team of 28 parliamentary secretaries who will assist ministers with their parliamentary duties.

Tom Lukiwski, MP for Regina – Lumsden – Lake Centre, was once again named Parliamentary Secretary to the Leader of the Government in the House of Commons.

“I am honoured to once again be asked to serve as a Parliamentary Secretary”, said Lukiwski.  “I look forward to working with Minister Van Loan to guide our important legislation through the House of Commons.”

“I look forward to working with the new and returning parliamentary secretaries,” said Prime Minister Harper. “Parliamentary secretaries are a key link between ministers and parliamentarians. They help to ensure strong and productive relations with all members of parliament, and will play a critical role in assisting our Government to deliver on its commitments to Canadians.”

As part of their responsibilities, parliamentary secretaries frequently represent their minister in parliamentary committees and work closely with members of Parliament in the House of Commons.

“Our stable, national Government has a strong team of men and women to lead the way toward greater economic prosperity and security for Canada,” said the Prime Minister.

A full list of the newly-named Parliamentary Secretaries can be found at http://www.pm.gc.ca/eng/feature.asp?pageId=39&featureId=8