Heavenly Father, thank You for calling Hon. Lori Carr to be deputy government House Leader and Minister of Mental Health and Addictions, Seniors and Rural and Remote Health. Please encourage her, and give her wisdom, peace and good boundaries as she carries out her responsibilities in government for the people of Saskatchewan and for her constituents in Estevan-Big Muddy. Bless her and her family with good health and plenty of time for one another. In Jesus’ Name. Amen.
Lori Carr was elected MLA for Estevan in the 2016 and 2020 provincial elections, and re-elected as MLA for Estevan-Big Muddy in 2024. Living in Estevan with her partner Bart, Lori spent 20 years working as a licensed assistant in a financial planning office. She is very active in the community as a board member for the Air Cadet League, Sun Country Health Region and Ducks Unlimited. Lori also spent 10 years serving on Estevan City Council. In November 2024, Lori was appointed Minister of Mental Health and Addictions, Seniors and Rural and Remote Health. She has served as Minister of Highways and Government House Leader, Minister of Government Relations, Minister of Social Services, Minister responsible for First Nations, Métis and Northern Affairs, Minister responsible for the Provincial Capital Commission, Minister of SaskBuilds and Procurement and Minister responsible for the Public Service Commission, the Saskatchewan Liquor and Gaming Authority, and the Global Transportation Hub. Prior to this, Lori was a member of the government’s leadership team as Deputy Whip and had served as a Legislative Secretary to both the Minister of Finance and the Minister responsible for SaskPower. Lori has raised three children and is a very proud grandmother.