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
editThe following members were elected to the assembly in 1960:[6]
Notes:
- ^ Election declared void
Party Standings
editAffiliation | Members | |
---|---|---|
Co-operative Commonwealth | 37 | |
Liberal | 17 | |
Total |
54[nb 1] | |
Government Majority |
20 |
Notes:
- ^ One election declared void
By-elections
editBy-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] |
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.
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- ^ "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.
- ^ "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.