NDP names veterans to key positions in Ontario’s new minority parliament

TORONTO – Party leader Andrea Horwath has appointed two veteran New Democrats to key positions in Ontario’s new minority parliament.

Toronto’s Cheri DiNovo will serve as the party’s whip, making sure all 17 party members show up to vote on new legislation.

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DiNovo’s position is an important one, as the governing Liberals are one seat shy of a majority government with just 53 seats.

The two opposition parties combined have 54 seats, which means every vote will count.

Gilles Bisson, who represents the northern riding of Timmins-James Bay, will serve as the NDP’s House Leader.

Bisson will negotiate weekly with the other party representatives on what legislation will be brought forward for debate.

The New Democrats will hold their first caucus meeting on Thursday.