 When the Joe Ghiz Government was sworn into office in May 1986 he was appointed Chairman of Policy Board, responsible for ensuring that all government programs and initiatives tied into the overall policy thrust of government.Re-elected in 1989, he was appointed Minister of Education, as well as Minister Responsible for Status of Women & Minister Responsible for Native Affairs.In September 1992, he was elected Vice-Chairman of the Council of Ministers of Education, Canada.