Sask. NDP announces changes to MLA portfolios

The Saskatchewan NDP announced changes to critic portfolios justovera week after announcing anew interim leader.

• Nicole Sarauer elected as new interim leader of Sask. NDP

• Latest Sask. NDP interim leader promises she won't seek permanent job

Nicole Sarauer, interim NDP leader, said the changes are minor, which is a testament tothe party's work.

"I think it's reflective of the great work the team has been doing. There's no reason for us to make any major changes at this time," saidSarauer.

The changes include:

• Ryan Meili, who is running for permanent NDP leadership, is taking over as the critic for the Saskatchewan Liquor and Gaming Authority.
• Danielle Chartier is taking over the status of women portfolio.
• Trent Wotherspoon, who is considering running for permanent NDP leadership, will be taking on the jobs portfolio.
• Nicole Rancourt is the new deputy whip in the legislature.
• Carla Beck istaking over as deputy house leader and becominga sitting member of the public accounts committee.

MLAs with additional portfolios and roles are keeping their previous portfolios.