Liberal's Glenn Thibeault in the spotlight at Queen's Park

Morning North8:04What can Glenn Thibeault expect on his first day as a Liberal MPP?

It's Glenn Thibeault's first day as a Liberal MPP at Queen's Park. He'll be sworn in today. The Toronto Star's Robert Benzie offered up some analysis of what Thibeault can expect as he takes his seat.Liberal MPP Glenn Thibeault will be the centre of attention Tuesdayat Queen's Park as he spends his first day as the provincial representative for the Sudbury riding.

The former federal NDP member will be escorted into the legislature by Premier Kathleen Wynne and Government House Leader Yasir NaqviTuesday as the legislature resumes for the next session.

Morning North7:56Glenn Thibeault - Liberal MPP for Sudbury

We check in with Glenn Thibeault as he transitions from the House of Commons to Queen's Park. The newly elected Liberal MPP won't likely have an easy first day in his new job.

But the swearingin for the newMPPcomes with a cloud still hanging over the conduct of Liberals duringtheSudburybyelection, saidofficial opposition House Leader and Progressive Conservative Steve Clarke.

"The very first question that would come from the leader of Her Majesty's official opposition, Jim Wilson," he said. "[It]will, most likely, in some way, be related to the Sudbury byelection."

The investigations into the question of whether the liberals offered Andrew Olivier a bribe has tarnished all politicians,Clarke said.

The former Liberal candidatealleges he was offered a job or appointment to make way for GlennThibeault'sappointment as Liberal candidate in the Sudburybyelection.

NDPHouse LeaderGilles BissonsaidThibeault might find his reception at Queen's Park a little cool.

"I think it just brings us all into question with regards to how clean is our electoral system?" he said."If the public doesn't feel confident with how clean that system is, I think it brings democracy down a couple of notches."

Despite the controversy, both Bisson and Clarke saidthe business of the Legislature will continue.

'I have a job to do'

Up North4:45MPP Glenn Thibeault faces a tough first day

The former federal New Democrat, Glenn Thibeault was sworn in as a provincial Liberal at Queen's Park earlier today.That's what Thibeault said he expects as well, he told CBC Sudbury's Morning North radio program on Tuesday.

"Im expecting a decent reception," he said.

"Iknow its going to be difficult for some of the other parties when Iwalk in there, [but]I have a job to do."

Thibeault said he islooking forward to getting ready to work.

"The NDP can say what they need to say .... Im with a party now that has a progressive vision and a progressive plan," he said.

As for the OPP investigation, Thibeault said he has "not been questioned yet, but Im sure theyll want an opportunity to speak with me."

Currently the new MPP said he iswithout an office and is "looking forward to getting my own staff.Theres lots I need to do," including opening a constituency office in Sudbury.