Wade MacLauchlan and Robert Ghiz

Robert Ghiz: MacLauchlan, 60, ran unopposed for the party leadership after Robert Ghiz announced he was stepping down after eight years as premier, according to CTV. One of the first big decisions MacLauchlan will have to make -- in addition to naming a cabinet -- revolves around election timing and - Wade MacLauchlan became leader of Prince Edward Island Liberal party on Saturday after a long career in academia, replacing a longtime politician who is almost 20 years his junior. He becomes the province 32nd premier on Monday when Ghiz formally resigns. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.