The 8th Legislative Assembly of Saskatchewan was elected in the Saskatchewan general election held in June 1934. The assembly sat from November 15, 1934, to May 14, 1938.[1] The Liberal Party led by James Garfield Gardiner formed the government. After Gardiner resigned to join the federal cabinet in November 1935, William John Patterson became party leader and premier.[2] The Farmer-Labour Group, subsequently known as the Co-operative Commonwealth Federation and led by George Hara Williams, formed the official opposition.[3]
John Mason Parker served as speaker for the assembly.[4]
Members of the Assembly
editThe following members were elected to the assembly in 1934:[5]
Notes:
- ^ Election held July 24, 1934
Party Standings
edit| Affiliation | Members | |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal | 50 | |
| Farmer-Labour Group | 5 | |
| Total |
55 | |
| Government Majority |
45 | |
Notes:
By-elections
editBy-elections were held to replace members for various reasons:[5]
| Electoral district | Member elected | Party | Election date | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Humboldt | James Chisholm King | Liberal | November 19, 1935 | J Hogan died in January, 1935[6] |
| Gravelbourg | Edward Milton Culliton | Liberal | November 26, 1935 | B F McGregor died in 1935[7] |
| Regina City | William Franklin Kerr | Liberal | December 2, 1935 | WF Kerr ran for reelection after being named to cabinet[8] |
| Melville | Ernest Walter Gerrand | Liberal | December 9, 1935 | JG Gardiner named to federal cabinet[9] |
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.
- ^ "These Events Made Headlines in Saskatchewan". Leader-Post. Regina. December 30, 1935. p. 2. Retrieved 2012-04-29.
- ^ "Members of the Legislative Assembly, Saskatchewan" (PDF). Saskatchewan Archives Board. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2013-12-27. Retrieved 2012-03-31.
- ^ "W.F. Kerr fonds". Saskatchewan Archival Information Network. Archived from the original on 2014-10-09. Retrieved 2012-04-29.
- ^ James Garfield Gardiner – Parliament of Canada biography