12th_Legislative_Assembly_of_Saskatchewan

12th Saskatchewan Legislature

12th Saskatchewan Legislature

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The 12th Legislative Assembly of Saskatchewan was elected in the Saskatchewan general election held in June 1952. The assembly sat from February 12, 1953, to May 8, 1956.[1] The Co-operative Commonwealth Federation (CCF) led by Tommy Douglas formed the government.[2] The Liberal Party led by Walter Adam Tucker formed the official opposition. After Tucker returned to federal politics in 1953,[3] Asmundur Loptson served as interim Liberal Party leader.[4] Alexander Hamilton McDonald became Liberal Party leader and leader of the opposition in 1955.[5]

Tom Johnston served as speaker for the assembly.[6]

Members of the Assembly

The following members were elected to the assembly in 1952:[7]

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    Party Standings

    Affiliation Members
      Co-operative Commonwealth 42
      Liberal 11
     Total
    		 53
     Government Majority
    		 31

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      By-elections

      By-elections were held to replace members for various reasons:[7]

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        References

        1. [1]
          "Saskatchewan Sessions of the Legislative Assembly and Their Duration" (PDF). Saskatchewan Archive Board. Retrieved 2012-03-06.
        2. [2]
          "Saskatchewan Premiers" (PDF). Saskatchewan Archives Board. Retrieved 2012-03-07.
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        4. [4]
          "Saskatchewan Leaders of the Official Opposition in the Legislative Assembly" (PDF). Saskatchewan Archives Board. Retrieved 2012-03-07.
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        6. [6]
          "Saskatchewan Speakers of the Legislative Assembly" (PDF). Saskatchewan Archive Board. Retrieved 2012-03-07.
        7. [7]
          "Membership of the Legislatures" (PDF). Saskatchewan Archive Board. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2013-12-27. Retrieved 2012-03-06.
        8. [8]
          "Many at funeral of Ed Mccormack". Leader-Post. Saskatoon. March 19, 1953. p. 14. Retrieved 2012-06-17.
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