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Newfoundland and Labrador: Government

There are 48 seats in the Newfoundland and Labrador parliament (one for each riding). After a general election, the Lieutenant Governor asks the leader of the party with the most elected members to become Premier and form a government. At least once every five years, Newfoundland and Labrador hold a general election. During an election campaign, all parties normally run candidates in each of the province's 48 constituencies. The candidate getting the most votes becomes the Member of Provincial Parliament (MPP) and represents the riding's residents in the Provincial Legislature. Newfoundland has 6 appointed Senators and 7 Members of Parliament.