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The caucus is notable both for its gender diversity and its fresh faces. Nearly a third of the MLAs (18), are newly elected, while two-thirds (31) are women. 

David Eby has made some significant shakeups to his cabinet following his narrow victory in October, including moving prominent health minister Adrian Dix out of health.

The Nova Scotia NDP has released its election platform, which emphasizes affordability and housing and commits to spending an additional $2 billion over two years.

 Saskatchewan Opposition NDP Leader Carla Beck says she wants to prove to residents her party is the government in waiting as she heads into the incoming legislative session. 

A coalition of major business groups have penned open letters to all of the major party leaders, calling on them to make the economy job number one when the legislature returns.

Demands for change have been growing all year, with a visible rise in homelessness encampments held up by local leaders as evidence the current formula is failing. 

Premier David Eby is managing a reduced bench, after 15 incumbent MLAs lost their seat in the election, including five cabinet ministers.

Under the rules of the B.C. legislature, no business can proceed without an MLA being selected to serve as speaker of the house. Tight election numbers make that a challenge.

The last time the party saw more than 20 MLAs was in 2007, before it lost power to the Saskatchewan Party and was reduced to just 20 seats.

Alberta's official opposition is calling on the government to create easier access for women's reproductive healthcare services in regional hospitals.

Saskatchewan's provincial election is on Monday. Here's a look at some of the campaign promises made by the two major parties:

Two newly elected BC Green MLAs will officially take their seats in the legislature following the first of three swearing-in ceremonies after last month's provincial election.

Bloc Leader Yves-François Blanchet said he will make good on his threat to work with opposition parties to topple the minority Liberals with a non-confidence vote.

Two former Saskatchewan Party government members say they are voting for the NDP's Carla Beck in the provincial election on Oct. 28.

Sonia Furstenau is set to meet the media for the first time since British Columbia's indecisive election on Saturday, amid speculation about a possible minority government.

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. 

B.C. Premier David Eby he's ready to negotiate with the Greens should B.C.'s election deliver a minority government, but that the Greens say they're not yet ready to talk.

Elections Nova Scotia lists Tammy Jakeman as an Independent candidate for Eastern Passage, the riding south of Halifax she had represented for the NDP.

Zach Churchill says the plan, which was previously announced as part of the Liberal platform, would build homes faster and make them more affordable.

Prince Albert, Moosejaw, and the Battlefords appear to be the battle grounds for the Saskatchewan NDP and Sask. Party this election.