Sask. NDP leader announces party's shadow cabinet, includes all 27 elected members

Sask. NDP announces shadow cabinet WATCH: A week after the Sask. Party government revealed its cabinet, NDP Leader Carla Beck announced her shadow cabinet.

Saskatchewan NDP Leader Carla Beck named a shadow cabinet on Wednesday that includes all 27 elected members of the party.

The announcement comes after an Oct. 28 provincial election that saw the NDP more than double its seat total in the legislature – which included a sweep of constituencies in Regina and winning all but one in Saskatoon.

Beck’s shadow cabinet will consist of corresponding critics to each member of Premier Scott Moe’s cabinet that was named on Nov. 7. It was the first time since 2007 that all chosen ministers were new to their portfolio.

On top of serving as opposition leader, Beck will also serve as the shadow minister of agriculture and rural affairs, intergovernmental affairs and executive council.

“I grew up in rural Saskatchewan. My parents and family still live in rural Saskatchewan. Our province has always punched above our weight when we lean on each other. It’s that message of unity and focusing on the priorities of the people who call Saskatchewan home that we’ll be bringing to all four corners of this great province,” Beck said in a news release.

The rest of the shadow cabinet will be as follows:

Beck said she is confident every single member of her shadow cabinet is excited about the opportunity to push for change in the province.

“Saskatchewan is a great province. We shouldn't be ranked last place in Canada on healthcare and education. Hardworking families shouldn’t be living paycheque to paycheque,” Beck said in the release.

After a final count of votes was done on Nov. 9, the Sask. Party still claimed it’s fifth straight majority government with 34 seats. With the gains made the NDP now have 27 spots in the legislature, up from 14 at the dissolution of the 29th Saskatchewan Legislature in October.