PEI Greens and Liberals tied at four seats each, Official Opposition status in question

The Cornwall-Meadowbank by-election has left the PEI Greens and Liberals tied at four seats each in the 27-seat legislature, with the governing Progressive Conservatives holding 18 and one Independent. The tie raises the question of which party claims Official Opposition status — a designation carrying procedural advantages, committee assignments and funding in a small legislature.