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- 1 2 "Former Liberals in coalition government formally join Saskatchewan NDP", Canadian Press, September 5, 2003
- ↑ Canadian Press, "Osika to lead Saskatchewan Liberals", Globe and Mail, November 16, 1995
- ↑ "Swearing-in ceremony for new premier, cabinet", Canadian Press, February 9, 2001
- ↑ "Saskatchewan Liberal Ron Osika decides to stay in coalition cabinet with NDP", Canadian Press, October 30, 2001
- ↑ "Sask premier Calvert confirms coalition deal with two former Liberal MLAs" Canadian Press, November 7, 2001
- ↑ Parker, James, "NDP wins narrow Sask. victory: Party wins fourth consecutive term with razor-thin two-seat majority ", Edmonton Journal, November 6, 2003
- ↑ "Osika returns", Canadian Press, April 28, 2005
