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Charleswood (Manitoba Riding)
Charleswood was a provincial electoral division in the Canadian province of Manitoba. It was created by redistribution in 1968, and formally existed from the provincial election of 1969 until that of 2019. The riding was in the westernmost tip of Manitoba's capital and largest city, Winnipeg. Charleswood was bordered to the east by Tuxedo and Fort Whyte, to the north by Kirkfield Park, and to the south and west by the rural riding of Morris. Charleswood's population in 1996 was 20,262. The riding's character is middle- and upper-middle class: in 1999, the average family income was $70,417, and the unemployment rate was 5.20%. Eleven per cent of the riding's residents are immigrants, with over half being of German origin. The service sector accounts for 15% of Charleswood's industry, with a further 12% in the retail trade and 11% in health and social sciences. Members of the Progressive Conservative Party represented Charleswood throughout its existence. During his term a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Myrna Driedger
Myrna Driedger (' ') (born 1952) is a former politician in Manitoba, Canada. She was a member of the Legislative Assembly of Manitoba from 1998 to 2023, and Speaker of the Legislative Assembly from 2016 to 2023. Personal life She was born in Benito, Manitoba, and was educated at Benito Collegiate, at the Winnipeg General Hospital School of Nursing, and at Red River Community College. Before entering provincial politics, Driedger worked as a nurse for 23 years. She was CEO of Child Find Manitoba, and was co-chair of the province's Abuse Prevention Services Adult Advisory Committee. She has also participated in other groups that provide services to poor and vulnerable children. At one stage, she was Manitoba President of the Canadian Association of Neurological and Neurosurgical Nurses. She is married to Helmut Driedger. Politics Driedger was elected to the provincial legislature in a 1998 by-election, in the upscale west Winnipeg riding of Charleswood. A Progressive Conse ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
29th Manitoba Legislature
The members of the 29th Manitoba Legislature were elected in the Manitoba general election held in June 1969. The legislature sat from August 14, 1969, to May 25, 1973. The New Democratic Party led by Edward Schreyer formed the government. Walter Weir of the Progressive Conservative Party was Leader of the Opposition. Sidney Spivak became opposition leader after Weir retired as leader in 1971. Ben Hanuschak served as speaker for the assembly until August 1970. Peter Fox succeeded Hanuschak as speaker in 1971. There were five sessions of the 29th Legislature: Richard Spink Bowles was Lieutenant Governor of Manitoba The lieutenant governor of Manitoba (, (if male) or (if female) ) is the representative in Manitoba of the monarch, who operates distinctly within the province but is also shared equally with the ten other jurisdictions of Canada. The lieuten ... until September 2, 1970, when William John McKeag became lieutenant governor. Members of the Assembly T ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
40th Manitoba Legislature
The 40th Manitoba Legislature was created following a general election in 2011. The New Democratic Party (NDP) led by Greg Selinger formed a majority government. Following the election, Hugh McFadyen of the Progressive Conservative Party stepped down as Leader of the Opposition. Brian Pallister became Progressive Conservative party leader and Leader of the Opposition in September 2012. The Lieutenant Governor was Philip S. Lee until 2015, then Janice Filmon. Members of the 40th Legislative Assembly *Members in bold are in the Cabinet of Manitoba :† Speaker of the Assembly Source: Standings changes in the 40th Assembly Source: See also *2007 Manitoba general election *Legislative Assembly of Manitoba The Legislative Assembly of Manitoba () is the deliberative assembly of the Manitoba Legislature in the Provinces and territories of Canada, Canadian province of Manitoba. Fifty-seven members are elected to this assembly at List of Manitoba genera ... Notes ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
39th Manitoba Legislature
The 39th Manitoba Legislature was elected in a general election held May 22, 2007. The majority NDP government under the leadership of Premier Gary Doer had been sustained for a third term in office. On August 27, 2009, Doer announced that he would be stepping down as Premier. Greg Selinger was elected in a leadership convention held on October 17, 2009 and was sworn in as premier two days later. Hugh McFadyen of the Progressive Conservative Party served as Leader of the Opposition. George Hickes served as speaker for the assembly. There were five sessions of the 39th Legislature: The legislature was dissolved on September 6, 2011. John Harvard was Lieutenant Governor of Manitoba The lieutenant governor of Manitoba (, (if male) or (if female) ) is the representative in Manitoba of the monarch, who operates distinctly within the province but is also shared equally with the ten other jurisdictions of Canada. The lieuten ... until August 3, 2009, when Philip S. L ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
38th Manitoba Legislature
The members of the 38th Manitoba Legislature were elected in the Manitoba general election held in June 2003. The legislature sat from June 23, 2003, to April 20, 2007. The New Democratic Party led by Gary Doer formed the government. Stuart Murray of the Progressive Conservative Party was Leader of the Opposition. Hugh McFadyen was elected party leader in 2006 after Murray resigned in November 2005. George Hickes served as speaker for the assembly. There were five sessions of the 38th Legislature: Peter Liba was Lieutenant Governor of Manitoba The lieutenant governor of Manitoba (, (if male) or (if female) ) is the representative in Manitoba of the monarch, who operates distinctly within the province but is also shared equally with the ten other jurisdictions of Canada. The lieuten ... until June 30, 2004, when John Harvard became lieutenant governor. Members of the Assembly The following members were elected to the assembly in 2003: Notes: By-elections ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
37th Manitoba Legislature
The members of the 37th Manitoba Legislature were elected in the Manitoba general election held in September 1999. The legislature sat from November 18, 1999, to May 2, 2003. The New Democratic Party led by Gary Doer formed the government. Gary Filmon of the Progressive Conservative Party was Leader of the Opposition. After Filmon's resignation in 2000, Bonnie Mitchelson served as acting party leader until Stuart Murray was elected leader in November 2000. George Hickes served as speaker for the assembly. There were four sessions of the 37th Legislature: Peter Liba was Lieutenant Governor of Manitoba The lieutenant governor of Manitoba (, (if male) or (if female) ) is the representative in Manitoba of the monarch, who operates distinctly within the province but is also shared equally with the ten other jurisdictions of Canada. The lieuten .... Members of the Assembly The following members were elected to the assembly in 1999: Notes: By-elections By-election ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
36th Manitoba Legislature
The members of the 36th Manitoba Legislature were elected in the Manitoba general election held in April 1995. The legislature sat from May 23, 1995, to August 17, 1999. The Progressive Conservative Party led by Gary Filmon formed the government. Gary Doer of the New Democratic Party was Leader of the Opposition. Louise Dacquay served as speaker for the assembly. There were five sessions of the 36th Legislature: Yvon Dumont was Lieutenant Governor of Manitoba The lieutenant governor of Manitoba (, (if male) or (if female) ) is the representative in Manitoba of the monarch, who operates distinctly within the province but is also shared equally with the ten other jurisdictions of Canada. The lieuten ... until March 2, 1999, when Peter Liba became lieutenant governor. Members of the Assembly The following members were elected to the assembly in 1995: Notes: By-elections By-elections were held to replace members for various reasons: Notes References ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
35th Manitoba Legislature
The members of the 35th Manitoba Legislature were elected in the Manitoba general election held in September 1990. The legislature sat from October 11, 1990, to March 21, 1995. The Progressive Conservative Party led by Gary Filmon formed the government. Gary Doer of the New Democratic Party was Leader of the Opposition. Denis Rocan served as speaker for the assembly. There were six sessions of the 35th Legislature: George Johnson was Lieutenant Governor of Manitoba The lieutenant governor of Manitoba (, (if male) or (if female) ) is the representative in Manitoba of the monarch, who operates distinctly within the province but is also shared equally with the ten other jurisdictions of Canada. The lieuten ... until March 5, 1993, when Yvon Dumont became lieutenant governor. Members of the Assembly The following members were elected to the assembly in 1990: Notes: By-elections By-elections were held to replace members for various reasons: Notes Referenc ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
34th Manitoba Legislature
The members of the 34th Manitoba Legislature were elected in the Manitoba general election held in April 1988. The legislature sat from July 21, 1988, to August 7, 1990. The Progressive Conservative Party led by Gary Filmon formed the government. Sharon Carstairs of the Liberal Party was Leader of the Opposition. Denis Rocan served as speaker for the assembly. Native leader Elijah Harper blocked the introduction of the motion to ratify the Meech Lake Accord and so the Accord was not approved by the June 23, 1990, deadline. Following the failure of the Accord, Premier Filmon called a snap election in September 1990 to take advantage of an increase in his popularity because he was now perceived as a strong defender of Manitoba's interests. There were two sessions of the 34th Legislature: George Johnson was Lieutenant Governor of Manitoba The lieutenant governor of Manitoba (, (if male) or (if female) ) is the representative in Manitoba of the monarch, who operates ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jim Ernst
James Arthur Ernst (born November 19, 1942) is a politician in Manitoba, Canada. He was a municipal councillor in Winnipeg from 1973 to 1986 and a member of the Legislative Assembly of Manitoba from 1986 to 1997. From 1988 to 1997, Ernst was a Cabinet minister in the government of Premier Gary Filmon. The son of Frank Luther Ernst and Stella Sarah Bryson, he was born in Winnipeg and was educated at St. Paul's College (affiliated with the University of Manitoba). He worked as a real estate and insurance broker before entering public life. Ernst was elected as a councillor in the amalgamated City of Winnipeg in 1973, and served as the city's deputy mayor from 1981 to 1986. During his time in municipal politics, Ernst was associated with the Independent Citizens' Election Committee, an unofficial alliance of right-wing business interests in the city. In 1967, he married Dorothy Lynn Blom. Ernst left municipal politics to run for the provincial legislature in the 1986 Manitoba ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
33rd Manitoba Legislature
The members of the 33rd Manitoba Legislature were elected in the Manitoba general election held in March 1986. The legislature sat from May 8, 1986, to March 9, 1988. The New Democratic Party led by Howard Pawley formed the government. Gary Filmon of the Progressive Conservative Party was Leader of the Opposition. Myrna Phillips served as speaker for the assembly. The government was defeated on March 8, 1988, when one of its members, Jim Walding, voted with the opposition against the budget. Although the Pawley government had supported the Meech Lake Accord, a resolution on the Accord had not been put before the legislature before the government was defeated. There were three sessions of the 33rd Legislature: Pearl McGonigal was Lieutenant Governor of Manitoba The lieutenant governor of Manitoba (, (if male) or (if female) ) is the representative in Manitoba of the monarch, who operates distinctly within the province but is also shared equally with the ten other ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
32nd Manitoba Legislature
The members of the 32nd Manitoba Legislature were elected in the Manitoba general election held in November 1981. The legislature sat from February 25, 1982, to February 11, 1986. The New Democratic Party led by Howard Pawley formed the government. Sterling Lyon of the Progressive Conservative Party was Leader of the Opposition. Gary Filmon became opposition leader in 1983 after Lyon resigned as party leader. Jim Walding served as speaker for the assembly. There were four sessions of the 32nd Legislature: Pearl McGonigal was Lieutenant Governor of Manitoba The lieutenant governor of Manitoba (, (if male) or (if female) ) is the representative in Manitoba of the monarch, who operates distinctly within the province but is also shared equally with the ten other jurisdictions of Canada. The lieuten .... Members of the Assembly The following members were elected to the assembly in 1981: Notes: By-elections By-elections were held to replace members for various r ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
