Yes, minority members have a great deal of power, because they have the capacity to cause the government to fall by withdrawing support (this is why Ontario is going to the polls in June, as a side note). This is why they have been given so many extremely powerful positions - to vest them in the government.
It is a power-sharing agreement with veto power given to Svodoba, in a time where the government failing would be catastrophic.
Glad to school you on this Galt. You're welcome.