The Liberals say the Progressive Conservatives delayed the swearing in ceremony for their newest M-P-P to avoid a vote expected today on gay rights legislation.
Bill 28 is intended to make it easier for gay and lesbian couples to have children.
But 19-year-old Sam Oosterhoff will not take part because the socially conservative M-P-P for Niagara West Glanbrook has yet to be sworn in.
Ottawa area Liberal M-P-P Nathalie Des Rosiers -- who was elected in a byelection on the same day as Oosterhoff -- was sworn in yesterday.
P-C Leader Patrick Brown has said Oosterhoff is making arrangements to have a large gathering when he takes the oath of office.