16th_Saskatchewan_Legislature

16th Saskatchewan Legislature

16th Saskatchewan Legislature

Provincial legislative assembly in Canada

The 16th Legislative Assembly of Saskatchewan was elected in the Saskatchewan general election held in October 1967. The assembly sat from February 15, 1968, to May 25, 1971.[1] The Liberal Party led by Ross Thatcher formed the government.[2] The New Democratic Party (NDP) led by Woodrow Lloyd formed the official opposition. Allan Blakeney succeeded Lloyd as party leader in 1970.[3]

James Snedker served as speaker for the assembly.[4]

Members of the Assembly

The following members were elected to the assembly in 1967:[5]

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    Party Standings

    Affiliation Members
      Liberal 35
      New Democratic Party[nb 1] 24
     Total
    		 59
     Government Majority
    		 9

    Notes:

    1. [N 1]
      The Saskatchewan CCF officially became the Saskatchewan NDP on November 25, 1967

    By-elections

    By-elections were held to replace members for various reasons:[5]

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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.
      3. [3]
        "Saskatchewan Leaders of the Official Opposition in the Legislative Assembly" (PDF). Saskatchewan Archives Board. Retrieved 2012-03-07.
      4. [4]
        "Saskatchewan Speakers of the Legislative Assembly" (PDF). Saskatchewan Archive Board. Retrieved 2012-03-07.
      5. [5]
        "Membership of the Legislatures" (PDF). Saskatchewan Archive Board. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2013-12-27. Retrieved 2012-03-06.
      6. [6]
        "Kelvington voters decide today". The Phoenix. Saskatoon. June 25, 1969. p. 10. Retrieved 2012-07-26.
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