Premier Scott Moe appointed a new cabinet last week, while NDP Leader Carla Beck announced her shadow cabinet Wednesday.
The Saskatchewan legislature is to reconvene on Nov. 25, with the governing Saskatchewan Party’s seat count severely reduced and the Opposition NDP’s ranks greatly bolstered.
The government says the session is to begin with the election of the Speaker in the morning followed by the lieutenant-governor delivering the throne speech in the afternoon.
The sitting is to last two weeks, allowing for debate and passage of the throne speech and the introduction of several pieces of legislation.
Moe says his party will govern for all residents regardless of who they voted for, with a focus on improving health care, education, affordability and economic growth.
“Saskatchewan people elected a government with a mandate for a strong economy and a bright future, but we also know that many people voted for change and we will deliver both,” Moe said in a release Thursday.
“The new legislature provides an opportunity for a new beginning, and we won’t waste any time getting to work on the priorities of residents.”
Moe named his new cabinet last week, with many new faces around the table and veterans in new roles.
Jim Reiter, the former energy minister and the government’s longest-serving cabinet member, was named deputy premier, finance minister and minister of labour relations and workplace safety. He is also minister of immigration and career training.
Jeremy Cockrill and Everett Hindley switched jobs, with Hindley taking over education and Cockrill assuming the health portfolio.
Beck announced her new shadow cabinet on Wednesday, with critics returning to high-profile portfolios.
Trent Wotherspoon is to again be the critic for finance, the Saskatchewan Crop Insurance Corp. and the deputy shadow minister for agriculture.
Vicki Mowat returns as health critic and Matt Love once again has the education portfolio.
Beck, who grew up on a farm, is taking on agriculture and a new rural affairs portfolio as her party looks to make inroads outside the big cities.
“I know every single member of this team is excited about taking on new responsibilities to push for real change,” Beck said in a release
“We’re ready to prove that we’re a government-in-waiting.”
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