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The problem with Premier Brad Wall’s cabinet isn’t Brad Wall. The problem is that about half his cabinet — including key ministers like Bill Boyd — either perform well below average or offer little to suggest they can be much more than average.

Here is the annual cabinet report card.

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Premier Brad Wall: B+ It is a leader’s job to get his party elected to government and Wall accomplished this for a third consecutive term — an A-worthy accomplishment. Why he doesn’t get an A has to do with the dwindling integrity of his budget, government policies and, frankly, some of the ministers he has appointed. He’s stillsometimespetulant, as was evident with his unproductive Twitter feud with Naomi Klein on the economics of the Leap Manifesto. But you just can’t argue with his unprecedented popularity or political success. Last year, B-. This year, B+.

Deputy Premier, Crown Investments Corp. Minister Don McMorris: C+ Full marks for shepherding liquor store privatization and framing the SaskTel review in a constructive manner. But uber-partisanship as deputy leader is quickly translating into smugness — exactly what the government doesn’t need. He needs to tone it down. Last year, B-. This year, C+.