Charles T. Birt (born May 27, 1942 in

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) is a

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in Manitoba, Canada. He was a member of the

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from 1984 to 1988, representing the riding of

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for the Progressive Conservative Party. Birt grew up in East Kildonan, was educated at Miles Macdonell Collegiate and at the

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, and worked as a lawyer before entering political life. From 1980 to 1984, he was a member of the

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held on October 2, 1984, following the resignation of

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in Fort Garry. He was elected by more than 1,500 votes over his nearest opponent,

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; Progressive Party leader Sidney Green placed fourth. Birt was re-elected over Nora Losey of the governing

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in the 1986 provincial election. Birt was defeated by Liberal candidate Laurie Evans in the 1988 election, ironically as the Progressive Conservatives formed a

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. He has not sought a return to provincial politics since this time. Birt remained active in the Winnipeg community since his defeat. Along with former

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, he has recently been involved in a project to restore the Elmwood

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