Sterling Lyon
Premier of Manitoba from 1977 to 1981 / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Sterling Rufus Lyon PC OC OM QC (January 30, 1927 – December 16, 2010)[1] was a Canadian lawyer, cabinet minister, and the 17th premier of Manitoba from 1977 to 1981. His government introduced several fiscally-conservative measures, and was sometimes seen as a local version of the government of Margaret Thatcher in the United Kingdom. He also successfully fought for the inclusion of the notwithstanding clause in the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms.
Quick Facts 17th Premier of Manitoba, Monarch ...
Sterling Rufus Lyon | |
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17th Premier of Manitoba | |
In office November 24, 1977 – November 30, 1981 | |
Monarch | Elizabeth II |
Lieutenant Governor | Francis L. Jobin Pearl McGonigal |
Preceded by | Edward Schreyer |
Succeeded by | Howard Pawley |
Member of the Legislative Assembly of Manitoba for Charleswood | |
In office October 11, 1977 – March 18, 1986 | |
Preceded by | Arthur Moug |
Succeeded by | Jim Ernst |
Member of the Legislative Assembly of Manitoba for Souris-Killarney | |
In office November 7, 1976 – October 11, 1977 | |
Preceded by | Earl McKellar |
Succeeded by | Brian Ransom |
Member of the Legislative Assembly of Manitoba for Fort Garry | |
In office June 16, 1958 – June 25, 1969 | |
Preceded by | L. Raymond Fennell |
Succeeded by | Bud Sherman |
Personal details | |
Born | (1927-01-30)January 30, 1927 Windsor, Ontario, Canada |
Died | December 16, 2010(2010-12-16) (aged 83) Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada |
Political party | Progressive Conservative |
Spouse |
Barbara Jean Mayers (m. 1953) |
Children | 5 |
Residence(s) | Winnipeg, Manitoba |
Alma mater | University of Manitoba (LL.B.) |
Occupation | lawyer |
Profession | politician |
Cabinet | Attorney-General (1958–1963) Minister of Municipal Affairs (1960–1961) Minister of Public Utilities (1961–1963) Minister of Mines and Natural Resources (1963–1966) Minister of Public Utilities (1964) Attorney General (1966–1969) Minister of Tourism and Recreation Commission, Northern Affairs (1966–1968) Leader of the Opposition (1981–1983) |
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