Not everyone is pleased with Rickford's new duties.Thunder Bay MP Bruce Hyer says he's both surprised and concerned by the appointment.
Hyer says he's concerned because Rickford didn't fight hard enough to save the Experimental Lakes Area, which is in his own riding.
Hyer says while Rickford has the intelligence for the job, he wonders where his priorities lie.
Meanwhile, Thunder Bay-Rainy River M.P. John Rafferty was more conciliatory.
He's wishing Greg Rickford well.
Rafferty says while the appointment did surprise him, it's good to have a person from Northern Ontario in the position.
Rafferty says he looks forward to working with the Kenora MP.
