15th Saskatchewan Legislature
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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
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The following members were elected to the assembly in 1964:[5]
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Party Standings
Affiliation | Members | |
---|---|---|
Liberal | 32 | |
Co-operative Commonwealth | 26 | |
Progressive Conservative | 1 | |
Total |
59 | |
Government Majority |
5 |
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By-elections
By-elections were held to replace members for various reasons:[5]
Electoral district | Member elected | Party | Election date | Reason |
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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] |
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References
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