legislature plays a role in the election of governments, as the premier and Cabinet hold office by virtue of commanding the body's confidence. Per the tenets of responsible government, Cabinet ministers are almost always elected MPPs, and account to the Legislative Assembly. Opposition The second largest party of parliamentary caucus is known as the Official Opposition, who typically appoint MPPs as critics to shadow ministers, and scrutinize the work of the government. The Official Opposition is formally termed Majesty's Loyal Opposition, to signify that, though they may be opposed to the premier and Cabinet of the day's policies, they remain loyal to Canada, which is personified and represented by the . Judiciary See also Association of Management, Administrative and Professional Crown Employees of Ontario Cabinet of Ontario Ontario Public Service Employees Union Politics of Ontario Caucus services bureau References External links