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The structure of the provincial government reflects that of the federal government. For example, the provincial premier, as the majority party leader of the legislature, functions much like the Canadian prime minister. Provincial legislators, like their federal counterparts in Parliament, are elected to represent a constitutional jurisdiction and pass legislation. They do so as members of the 58-seat Legislative Assembly. A provincial lieutenant-governor approves laws passed by the legislature, much like the Governor General at the federal level. There is no provincial equivalent, however, to the federal Senate. After Saskatchewan entered the confederation in 1905, political parties catered to the interests of farmers. The Liberal Party gained the majority of seats, eventually holding 91% of them in 1934. Soon, the Co-operative Commonwealth Federation (CCF) became more important, and often held the majority from 1944 to 1971. The most recent general election was held on 5 November 2003. The parties held the following number of seats in Saskatchewan's Legislative Assembly in 2003 (following the election): New Democratic Party, 30; Saskatchewan Party, 28; Liberal Party, 0.

The Canadian Constitution grants provincial jurisdiction over the administration of justice, and allows each province to organize its own court system and police forces. The federal government has exclusive domain over cases involving trade and commerce, banking, bankruptcy, and criminal law.

Information from: Saskatchewan Facts

Lieutenant Governor : His Honour the Honourable Dr. Gordon L. Barnhart, S.O.M., Ph.D. became Saskatchewan’s 20th lieutenant governor on August 1, 2006. 

Premier: Brad Wall

Cabinet <span style="color: #000000; font-family: 'Arial Black',Gadget,sans-serif;">: made up of 18 different people. Each one is in charge of a different aspect of government, minister of education or minster or finances.

<span style="color: #000000; font-family: 'Arial Black',Gadget,sans-serif;">Saskatchewan is represented by 58 Members of the Legislative Assembly (MLA) that are elected from a constituency. MLAs are elected by voters in their constituency to represent the local interests, but must consider the best interests of the province as well.

<span style="color: #000000; font-family: 'Arial Black',Gadget,sans-serif;">There is a list of all the different ministers and their job descriptions if you click here.

<span style="color: #000000; font-family: 'Arial Black',Gadget,sans-serif;">Information from About Government