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Liberal Leader Dwight Ball says that based on Tuesdays cabinet shuffle Premier Paul Davis really needs to call an election.

Liberal Leader Dwight Ball Telegram file photo

What we have is a premier that was chosen by less than 400 people in the province, and now we have an unelected minister, Ball said. Right now this really speaks to instability in the province, so right now, I think, is the time to call a general election and get the mandate from the people of the province.

Up until now, Ball has been reticent to demand an election. Under legislation, Davis has up to one year to call an election from last week when he was sworn in.

However, by appointing lawyer Judy Manning as public safety minister, and announcing that Manning wont run in any of the three upcoming byelections instead, shell wait to run in the general election Davis is stretching the parliamentary tradition that an unelected minister should seek a seat in the legislature as soon as reasonably possible.

From a democracy point of view, I dont think it bodes well,Ball said. I think the people of the province, they want to have a say in who their elected officials would be.

New Democrat Leader Lorraine Michael echoed that sentiment.

Thats very problematic. I think it really doesnt show respect for our parliamentary process, she said. It disturbs me that this government is using its own political agenda in putting together a cabinet.

By not holding a seat in the legislature, Manning wont be able to answer questions from the opposition when the legislature opens. Shes the minister responsible for the justice system, fire and emergency services and the status of women.

Liberal Leader Dwight Ball Telegram file photo

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Liberals call for election after cabinet shuffle