14th Saskatchewan Legislature
The 14th Legislative Assembly of Saskatchewan was elected in the Saskatchewan general election held in June 1960. The assembly sat from February 9, 1961, to March 18, 1964.[1] The Co-operative Commonwealth Federation (CCF) led by Tommy Douglas formed the government. Woodrow Lloyd became Premier and CCF party leader in November 1961[2] after Douglas became leader of the federal New Democratic Party.[3] The Liberal Party led by Ross Thatcher formed the official opposition.[4]
Everett Irvine Wood served as speaker for the assembly until 1962. Frederick Arthur Dewhurst succeeded Wood as speaker.[5]
Members of the Assembly
The following members were elected to the assembly in 1960:[6]
Notes:
- Election declared void
Party Standings
Affiliation | Members | |
Co-operative Commonwealth | 37 | |
Liberal | 17 | |
Total |
54[nb 1] | |
Government Majority |
20 |
Notes:
- One election declared void
By-elections
By-elections were held to replace members for various reasons:[6]
Electoral district | Member elected | Party | Election date | Reason |
---|---|---|---|---|
Turtleford | Frank Foley | Liberal | February 22, 1961 | Election declared void after an appeal[7] |
Weyburn | Junior Herbert Staveley | Liberal | December 13, 1961 | TC Douglas became leader of federal NDP[3] |
Prince Albert City | David Gordon Steuart | Liberal | November 14, 1962 | LF McIntosh died March 17, 1962[8] |
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References
- "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.
- "Membership of the Legislatures" (PDF). Saskatchewan Archive Board. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2013-12-27. Retrieved 2012-03-06.
- "Liberals saw fortunes take good turn in 1961". Leader-Post. Regina. January 2, 1962. p. 8. Retrieved 2012-07-07.
- Quiring, Brett. "McIntosh, Lachlan Fraser (1897–1962)". Encyclopedia of Saskatchewan. Retrieved 2012-05-27.
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