How Big Are Cabinets Across Canada?
Earning a spot in cabinet is an honour and privilege for any federal or provincial politician.
But as more and more governments focus on belt-tightening, some are questioning just how bloated the team surrounding a leader needs to be.
Here's how big cabinets are in different governments across the country (including the prime minister and premiers).
Federal Cabinet
Members: 39 (including Prime Minister Stephen Harper)
Thirty-nine of Harper's 160 Conservative MPs (or about 24 per cent) currently sit in cabinet.
Ontario Cabinet (Liberal)
Members: 27
Total number of Liberal MPPs: 58 (of 107)
Percentage of Liberal MPPs in cabinet: 46.5%
Est. provincial population: 13,537,994
Quebec Cabinet (Liberals)
Members: 27
Total number of Liberal MNAs: 70 (of 125)
Percentage of Liberal MNAs in cabinet: 38.5%
Est. provincial population: 8,013,000
British Columbia Cabinet (Liberals)
Members: 20
Total number of Liberal MLAs: 49 (of 85)
Percentage of Liberal MLAs in cabinet: 40.8%
Est. provincial population: 4,610,000
Manitoba Cabinet (NDP)
Members: 19
Total number of NDP MLAs: 36 (of 57)
Percentage of NDP MLAs in cabinet: 52.7%
Est provincial population: 1,208,268
Saskatchewan Cabinet (Sask. Party)
Members: 18
Total number of Sask. Party MLAs: 49 (of 58)
Percentage of Sask. Party in cabinet: 36.7%
Est. provincial population: 1,122,588
New Brunswick Cabinet (Progressive Conservatives)
Members: 18
Total number of PC MLAs: 41 (of 55)
Percentage of PC MLAs in cabinet: 43.9%
Est. provincial population: 755,464
Alberta Cabinet (Progressive Conservatives)
Members: 17
Total number of PC MLAs: 58 (of 87)
Percentage of PC MLAs in cabinet: 29.3%
Est. provincial population: 4,025,074
Nova Scotia Cabinet (Liberals)
Members: 16
Total number of Liberal MLAs: 33 (of 51)
Percentage of Liberal MLAs in cabinet: 48.5%
Est. provincial population: 940,789
Newfoundland and Labrador Cabinet (Progressive Conservatives)
Members: 15
Total number of PC MLAs: 33 (of 48)
Percentage of PC MLAs in cabinet: 45.4%
Est. provincial population: 525,378
Prince Edward Island Cabinet (Liberals)
Members: 11
Total number of Liberal MLAs: 23 (of 27)
Percentage of Liberal MLAs in cabinet: 47.8%
Provincial population: 145,855
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