Role of the Premier The Premier is the leader of the party having the most elected Members in the Legislative Assembly (MLAs). He or she provides leadership and direction to the elected members of the party. Meet all the government MLAs Cabinet The Premier appoints some MLAs from his party to head an area of responsibility called a Ministry. The head of a Ministry is called a Minister, for example, the Minister of Learning. The Premier and the Ministers form the Executive Branch of Government and are called the Cabinet or Executive Council. Cabinet Ministers develop policy, direct its implementation, oversee the routine day-to-day administration of the government, and provide advice to the Premier. Below are the members of Cabinet (in order of precedence, from left to right).

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	Honourable Ralph Klein Premier			Honourable Shirley McClellan Deputy Premier Minister of Finance
	Honourable Ron Stevens Minister of Justice and Attorney General			Honourable Iris Evans Minister of Health and Wellness
	Honourable Ty Lund Minister of Infrastructure and Transportation			Honourable Gary Mar Minister of International and Intergovernmental Relations
	Honourable Clint Dunford Minister of Economic Development			Honourable Gene Zwozdesky Minister of Education
	Honourable Greg Melchin Minister of Energy			Honourable Mike Cardinal Minister of Human Resources and Employment
	Honourable Guy Boutilier Minister of Environment			Honourable Heather Forsyth Minister of Children's Services
	Honourable David Coutts Minister of Sustainable Resource Development			Honourable Pearl Calahasen Minister of Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development
	Honourable Gordon Graydon Minister of Gaming			Honourable Rob Renner Minister of Municipal Affairs
	Honourable Luke Ouellette Minister of Restructuring and Government Efficiency			Honourable Harvey Cenaiko Solicitor General and Minister of Public Security
	Honourable Yvonne Fritz Minister of Seniors and Community Supports			Honourable Doug Horner Minister of Agriculture, Food and Rural Development
	Honourable Denis Herard Minister of Advanced Education			Honourable Denis Ducharme Minister of Community Development
	Honourable George VanderBurg Minister of Government Services Acting Minister of Innovation and Science			Honourable Barry McFarland Associate Minister of Infrastructure and Transportation, Minister Responsible for Capital Planning