Winnipeg Free Press Squires served on powerful committee for five days By: Carol Sanders | Posted: 7:00 PM CDT Wednesday, Jul. 28, 2021 Last Modified: 10:35 PM CDT Wednesday, Jul. 28, 2021 | Updates Save to Read Later Family Services Minister Rochelle Squires was a member of the most powerful cabinet committee in the Pallister government — for five days — until she questioned the premier's comments on colonialism and residential schools. Family Services Minister Rochelle Squires was a member of the most powerful cabinet committee in the Pallister government — for five days — until she questioned the premier's comments on colonialism and residential schools. Squires was appointed to the priorities and planning committee with an order-in-council on July 15. The order was rescinded on July 20.