The 10th Legislative Assembly of Saskatchewan was elected in the Saskatchewan general election held in June 1944. The assembly sat from October 19, 1944, to May 19, 1948.[1] The Co-operative Commonwealth Federation (CCF) led by Tommy Douglas formed the government.[2] The Liberal Party led by William John Patterson formed the official opposition.[3]
Tom Johnston served as speaker for the assembly.[4]
Members of the Assembly
editThe following members were elected to the assembly in 1944:[5]
Notes:
- ^ Polled October 17 to 30, 1944
Party Standings
editAffiliation | Members | |
---|---|---|
Co-operative Commonwealth | 47 | |
Liberal | 5 | |
Active Service Voters[nb 1] | 3 | |
Total |
55 | |
Government Majority |
42 |
Notes:
- ^ Active Service Voter representatives had no party affiliation
By-elections
editBy-elections were held to replace members for various reasons:[5]
Electoral district | Member elected | Party | Election date | Reason |
---|---|---|---|---|
Shellbrook | Guy Franklin Van Eaton | Co-operative Commonwealth | June 29, 1945 | AV Sterling died in 1944[6] |
Wadena | Frederick Arthur Dewhurst | Co-operative Commonwealth | November 21, 1945 | GH Williams resigned due to ill health[7] |
Morse | James William Gibson | Co-operative Commonwealth | June 27, 1946 | SM Spidell resigned seat[8] |
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.
- ^ "Members of the Legislative Assembly, Saskatchewan" (PDF). Saskatchewan Archives Board. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2013-12-27. Retrieved 2012-03-31.
- ^ Dale-Burnett, Lisa. "Williams, George (1894–1945)". Encyclopedia of Saskatchewan. Archived from the original on 2017-07-06. Retrieved 2008-02-12.
- ^ Normandin, G P (1947). Canadian Parliamentary Guide.