16th Saskatchewan Legislature
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
[edit]The following members were elected to the assembly in 1967:[5]
Notes:
Party Standings
[edit]| Affiliation | Members | |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal | 35 | |
| New Democratic Party[nb 1] | 24 | |
| Total |
59 | |
| Government Majority |
9 | |
Notes:
- ^ The Saskatchewan CCF officially became the Saskatchewan NDP on November 25, 1967
By-elections
[edit]By-elections were held to replace members for various reasons:[5]
| Electoral district | Member elected | Party | Election date | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kelvington | Neil Erland Byers | New Democratic Party | June 25, 1969 | Results of the 1967 election were declared invalid[6] |
Notes:
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.
- ^ "Saskatchewan Leaders of the Official Opposition in the Legislative Assembly" (PDF). Saskatchewan Archives Board. Retrieved 2012-03-07.
- ^ "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.
- ^ "Kelvington voters decide today". The Phoenix. Saskatoon. June 25, 1969. p. 10. Retrieved 2012-07-26.
