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Eby and his New Democrat MLAs are to be sworn in Wednesday at the legislature.

The premier, who will announce his new cabinet next week, is expected to recall the legislature in the coming days for a short fall sitting to elect a Speaker.

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While Sonia Furstenau lost her bid for re-election in Victoria, she is staying on for now as leader of the provincial Greens.

She attended the ceremony along with federal Green Leader Elizabeth May.

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