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A look at some recent transitions to power in provinces across Canada

Rachel Notley is applauded as she makes her way in to be sworn in as Alberta’s 17th premier in Edmonton, Alta., on Sunday, May 24, 2015. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jason Franson

EDMONTON - Rachel Notley officially became Alberta's 17th premier on Sunday when she and her cabinet were sworn in, 19 days after the New Democrats won a majority in the May 5 election. Here is a look at the length of some power transitions in other provinces:

British Columbia: On May 16, 2001, voters elected the Liberals to replace the governing NDP. Premier Gordon Campbell took office 20 days later on June 5.

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Alberta: On Aug 30, 1971, voters elected the Progressive Conservatives to replace the governing Social Credit party. Premier Peter Lougheed took office 11 days later on Sept. 10.

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Saskatchewan: On Nov. 7, 2007, voters elected the Saskatchewan Party to replace the governing NDP. Premier Brad Wall took office 14 days later on Nov. 21.

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Manitoba: On Sept. 21, 1999, voters elected the NDP to replace the governing Progressive Conservatives. Premier Gary Doer took office 14 days later on Oct. 5.

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Ontario: On Oct. 2, 2003, voters elected the Liberals to replace the governing Progressive Conservatives. Premier Dalton McGuinty took office 21 days later on Oct. 23.

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Quebec: On April 7, 2014, voters elected the Liberals to replace the governing Parti Quebecois. Premier Philippe Couillard took office 16 days later on April 23.

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Newfoundland and Labrador: On Oct. 21, 2003, voters elected the Progressive Conservatives to replace the governing Liberals. Premier Danny Williams took office 16 days later on Nov. 6.

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New Brunswick: On Sept. 22, 2014, voters elected the Liberals to replace the governing Progressive Conservatives. Premier Brian Gallant took office 15 days later on Oct. 7.

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Prince Edward Island: On May 28, 2007, voters elected the Liberals to replace the governing Progressive Conservatives. Premier Robert Ghiz took office 15 days later on June 12.

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Nova Scotia: On Oct. 8, 2013, voters elected the Liberals to replace the governing NDP. Premier Stephen McNeil took office 14 days later on Oct. 22.

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