21st Saskatchewan Legislature
The 21st Legislative Assembly of Saskatchewan was elected in the Saskatchewan general election held in October 1986. The assembly sat from December 3, 1986, to September 2, 1991.[1] The Progressive Conservative Party led by Grant Devine formed the government.[2] The New Democratic Party (NDP) led by Allan Blakeney formed the official opposition.[3] After Blakeney resigned in 1987,[4] Roy Romanow became NDP leader.[3]
Arnold Tusa served as speaker for the assembly.[5]
Members of the Assembly
[edit]The following members were elected to the assembly in 1986:[6]
Notes:
Party Standings
[edit]| Affiliation | Members | |
|---|---|---|
| Progressive Conservative | 38 | |
| New Democratic Party | 25 | |
| Liberal | 1 | |
| Total |
64 | |
| Government Majority |
12 | |
Notes:
By-elections
[edit]By-elections were held to replace members for various reasons:[6]
| Electoral district | Member elected | Party | Election date | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Regina Elphinstone | Dwain Lingenfelter | New Democratic Party | May 4, 1988 | Allan Blakeney resigned[4] |
| Saskatoon Eastview | Bob Pringle | New Democratic Party | May 4, 1988 | Ray Martineau resigned[7] |
| Assiniboia-Gravelbourg | John Wolfe | Progressive Conservative | December 15, 1988 | Ralph Goodale ran for federal seat[8] |
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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.
- ^ a b "Saskatchewan Leaders of the Official Opposition in the Legislative Assembly" (PDF). Saskatchewan Archives Board. Retrieved 2012-03-07.
- ^ a b Gruending, Dennis (2006). "Blakeney, Allan E. (1925—)". The Encyclopaedia of Saskatchewan. University of Regina. Archived from the original on 2010-01-30. Retrieved 2009-12-12.
- ^ "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.
- ^ Flanagan, Kathryn M; Miller, Katherine J (Spring 1991). Canadian Parliamentary Guide.
- ^ Ralph Goodale – Parliament of Canada biography
