Saskatchewan NDP leader names shadow cabinet

Political observers in Saskatchewan can expect to hear these names a lot during Question Period.

NDP Leader Ryan Meili has announced his shadow cabinet.

Nicole Sarauer, who represents Regina Douglas Park, will be deputy leader and critic for justice, the Saskatchewan Liquor and Gaming Authority, SaskGaming, corrections and policing and the Provincial Capital Commission.

Carla Beck, from Regina Lakeview, will be caucus chair and critic for education, early learning and labour.

Athabasca’s Buckley Belanger will be the critic for highways, forestry, the Global Transportation Hub and the Regina Bypass.

Jennifer Bowes, the MLA for Saskatoon University, will be critic for advanced education, innovation and the Status of Women and associate critic for labour.

Regina Elphinstone’s Meara Conway will take on social services, housing, human rights and community-based organizations.

Matt Love from Saskatoon Eastview will handle municipal affairs, tourism, seniors, ethics and democracy, and parks, culture and sport and will be deputy caucus chair.

Vicki Mowat from Saskatoon Fairview will be critic for health and will be House Leader.

Betty Nippi-Albright, in Saskatoon Centre, will be critic for First Nations and Metis relations, Truth and Reconciliation and the Public Service Commission.

Erika Ritchie, of Saskatoon Nutana, will be critic for environment, energy and resources, SaskWater, the Water Security Agency and SaskEnergy.

Doyle Vermette of Cumberland will be the critic for northern affairs and mental health and addictions.

Trent Wotherspoon from Regina Rosemont will be critic for agriculture, finance, SaskTel, the Saskatchewan Crop Insurance Corporation and the Crown Investments Corporation and will be public accounts committee chair.

Aleana Young of Regina University will be critic for economy and jobs, immigration, trade, Sask Builds, Central Services, Saskatchewan Government Insurance and Sask Power and will be deputy House Leader.