Jill Dunlop Ontario’s new education minister after Todd Smith resigns [Video]

Jill Dunlop has been named the province’s new education minister, replacing Todd Smith, who resigned Friday morning.

Premier Doug Ford made the announcement hours after Smith’s resignation. Nolan Quinn will take over Dunlop’s role as the Minister of Colleges and Universities.

“With these changes, our government remains focused on rebuilding Ontario’s economy and protecting public safety as we deliver better jobs and bigger paycheques for workers in every part of the province,” Ford said in a statement Friday afternoon.

In a statement posted to social media on Friday morning, the Bay of Quinte MPP said that he has made the “very difficult” decision to leave politics to accept a position in the private sector.

“I have spoken to Premier Ford and let him know that I am resigning my seat and stepping down from my cabinet duties effective immediately and that I will not be seeking re-election,” he wrote. “I …