15th Saskatchewan Legislature
The 15th Legislative Assembly of Saskatchewan was elected in the Saskatchewan general election held in April 1964. The assembly sat from February 4, 1965, to September 8, 1967.[1] The Liberal Party led by Ross Thatcher formed the government.[2] The Co-operative Commonwealth Federation (CCF) led by Woodrow Lloyd formed the official opposition.[3]
James Snedker served as speaker for the assembly.[4]
Members of the Assembly
[edit]The following members were elected to the assembly in 1964:[5]
Notes:
Party Standings
[edit]| Affiliation | Members | |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal | 32 | |
| Co-operative Commonwealth | 26 | |
| Progressive Conservative | 1 | |
| Total |
59 | |
| Government Majority |
5 | |
Notes:
By-elections
[edit]By-elections were held to replace members for various reasons:[5]
| Electoral district | Member elected | Party | Election date | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hanley | Robert Alexander Walker | Co-operative Commonwealth | December 16, 1964 | RA Walker resigned after winning by one vote following a judicial recount[6] |
| Moosomin | Ernest Franklin Gardner | Liberal | June 30, 1965 | AH McDonald named to Canadian senate[7] |
| Bengough | Alexander Mitchell | Liberal | February 16, 1966 | SK Asbell died in 1965[8] |
Notes:
References
[edit]- ^ "Saskatchewan Sessions of the Legislative Assembly and Their Duration" (PDF). Saskatchewan Archive Board. Retrieved 2012-03-06.
- ^ "Saskatchewan Premiers" (PDF). Saskatchewan Archives Board. Retrieved 2012-03-07.
- ^ "Saskatchewan Leaders of the Official Opposition in the Legislative Assembly" (PDF). Saskatchewan Archives Board. Retrieved 2012-03-07.
- ^ "Saskatchewan Speakers of the Legislative Assembly" (PDF). Saskatchewan Archive Board. Retrieved 2012-03-07.
- ^ a b "Membership of the Legislatures" (PDF). Saskatchewan Archive Board. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2013-12-27. Retrieved 2012-03-06.
- ^ "Session roster altered". Leader-Post. Regina. October 12, 1967. p. 41. Retrieved 2012-07-21.
- ^ Alexander Hamilton McDonald – Parliament of Canada biography
- ^ "A refreshing pause". Leader-Post. Regina. November 22, 1965. p. 21. Retrieved 2012-07-21.
