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Brandon West (Manitoba Riding)
Brandon West is a provincial electoral division in the Canadian province of Manitoba. It encompasses half of the City of Brandon, the other half being represented in Brandon East. History of the riding The original riding of Brandon West existed from 1886 to 1888, after the city and riding of Brandon was divided into two electoral divisions. It was eliminated in 1888, when the city became a single division again. The modern riding of Brandon West was created in 1968, when the City of Brandon was again divided into two electoral districts. It was formally brought into being in the provincial election of 1969. The riding is surrounded by Brandon East to the east and by Spruce Woods in all other directions. The City of Brandon itself is located in the southwestern region of the province. The riding's population in 1996 was 19,808. In 1999, the average family income was $56,860, and the unemployment rate was 6.30%. The service sector accounts for 16% of industry in the riding, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Reg Helwer
Reg Helwer is a Canadian politician, who was elected to the Legislative Assembly of Manitoba in the 2011 election. He represents the electoral district of Brandon West as a member of the Progressive Conservative Party of Manitoba caucus. '' Winnipeg Free Press
The ''Winnipeg Free Press'' (or WFP; founded as the ''Manitoba Free Press'') is a daily (excluding Sunday) broadsheet newspaper in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. It provides coverage of local, provincial, national, and international news, as well as ... '', October 5, 2011. In October 23, 2019 He currently serves as The minister of Labour, Consumer Protection and Government Serv ...
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John Kirchhoffer
John Nesbitt Kirchhoffer (May 5, 1848 – December 22, 1914) was a Canadian politician. Born in Ballyvourney, County Cork, Ireland, the son of the Reverend Richard B. Kirchhoffer, Rector of Ballyvourney Parish, he was educated at Marlborough College and came to Canada in 1864. Kirchhoffer served as an Ensign in the Fenian raids in 1866 and subsequently was Captain of one of the Companies of the Port Hope (46th) Battalion. He was called to the Ontario Bar in October 1871 and practiced law in Port Hope, Ontario with his uncle, Nesbitt Kirchhoffer. He moved to Manitoba in 1883, and was called to the Manitoba Bar in 1884. Kirchhoffer founded the town of Souris, Manitoba and the Plum Creek settlement, and served as Reeve and Mayor of Souris. He was a member of the Legislative Assembly of Manitoba from 1886 to 1888 representing Brandon West. Kirchhoffer also served on the Western Judicial District Board, representing Brandon and Dennis counties. He was called to the Senate on Dec ... [...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 The Meech Lake Accord (french: Accord du lac Meech) was a series of proposed amendments to the Constitution of Canada negotiated in 1987 by Prime Minister Brian Mulroney and all 10 Canadian provincial premiers. It was intended to persuade the gov ... 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 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
James McCrae (politician)
James Collus McCrae (born September 19, 1948) is a politician in Manitoba, Canada. He served as a member of the Legislative Assembly of Manitoba from 1986 to 1999, in the Progressive Conservative Party caucus. From 1988 to 1999, McCrae was a cabinet minister in the government of Premier Gary Filmon. McCrae was born in Vancouver, British Columbia. He was educated at Vincent Massey High School in Brandon, Manitoba and the Bryan College of Court Reporting in Los Angeles, California. He served as a court reporter for a number of years, and was a Hansard reporter for the House of Commons of Canada from 1975 to 1982. McCrae served as a city councillor for Brandon City Council from 1983 to 1986. Provincial politics McCrae was first elected to the Manitoba legislature in the 1986 provincial election, defeating New Democratic Party candidate Arnold Grambo by 1409 votes in the riding of Brandon West. The NDP under Howard Pawley narrowly won the election, and McCrae joined 25 other ... [...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 Pearl Kathryne McGonigal (born June 10, 1929) is a retired Manitoba politician and office-holder. She was a prominent Winnipeg-area municipal politician from 1969 to 1981, and served as the province's 19th Lieutenant Governor from October 23, 1 .. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Independent Politician
An independent or non-partisan politician is a politician not affiliated with any political party or bureaucratic association. There are numerous reasons why someone may stand for office as an independent. Some politicians have political views that do not align with the platforms of any political party, and therefore choose not to affiliate with them. Some independent politicians may be associated with a party, perhaps as former members of it, or else have views that align with it, but choose not to stand in its name, or are unable to do so because the party in question has selected another candidate. Others may belong to or support a political party at the national level but believe they should not formally represent it (and thus be subject to its policies) at another level. In running for public office, independents sometimes choose to form a party or alliance with other independents, and may formally register their party or alliance. Even where the word "independent" is used, s ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Manitoba New Democratic Party
The New Democratic Party of Manitoba (french: Nouveau Parti démocratique du Manitoba) is a social-democratic political party in Manitoba, Canada. It is the provincial wing of the federal New Democratic Party, and is a successor to the Manitoba Co-operative Commonwealth Federation. It is currently the opposition party in Manitoba. Formation and early years In the federal election of 1958, the national Co-operative Commonwealth Federation (CCF) was reduced to only eight seats in the House of Commons of Canada. The CCF's leadership restructured the party during the next three years, and in 1961 it merged with the Canadian Labour Congress to create the New Democratic Party (NDP). Most provincial wings of the CCF also transformed themselves into "New Democratic Party" organisations before the year was over, with Saskatchewan as the only exception. There was very little opposition to the change in Manitoba, and the Manitoba NDP was formally constituted on November 4, 1961. Future Ma ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Henry Nelson Carroll
Henry Nelson Carroll (born December 21, 1937 in St. Boniface, Manitoba and died June 19, 2015) was a lawyer and politician in Manitoba, Canada. He served as a member of the Legislative Assembly of Manitoba from 1981 to 1986, initially as a New Democrat but subsequently as an independent. Carroll was educated at the University of Manitoba, and practiced as a lawyer after being called to the bar in 1964. He first ran for the provincial legislature in the election of 1973 as a New Democrat, finishing second to Progressive Conservative Edward McGill in Brandon West. He ran for the seat again in the provincial election of 1977, with the same result. McGill did not seek re-election in the provincial election of 1981, and Carroll was able to take the seat on his third try, defeating Tory candidate John Allen by about 400 votes. The NDP under Howard Pawley won a majority government in this election, and Carroll entered the legislature as a government backbencher. Soon after, ... [...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 Pearl Kathryne McGonigal (born June 10, 1929) is a retired Manitoba politician and office-holder. She was a prominent Winnipeg-area municipal politician from 1969 to 1981, and served as the province's 19th Lieutenant Governor from October 23, 1 ... was Lieutenant Governor of Manitoba. 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 rea ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
31st Manitoba Legislature
The members of the 31st Manitoba Legislature were elected in the Manitoba general election held in October 1977. The legislature sat from November 24, 1977, to October 13, 1981. The Progressive Conservative Party led by Sterling Lyon formed the government. Edward Schreyer of the New Democratic Party was Leader of the Opposition. Howard Pawley became opposition leader in 1979 after Schreyer was named Governor General. Harry Graham served as speaker for the assembly. There were five sessions of the 31st Legislature: Francis Lawrence Jobin Francis Lawrence "Bud" Jobin (August 14, 1914 – August 25, 1995) was a politician and the 18th Lieutenant Governor of Manitoba, Canada. Jobin was born in Winnipeg, and was educated at the University of Manitoba. He moved to Flin Flon, i ... was Lieutenant Governor of Manitoba. Members of the Assembly The following members were elected to the assembly in 1977: Notes: By-elections By-elections were held to replace member ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
30th Manitoba Legislature
The members of the 30th Manitoba Legislature were elected in the Manitoba general election held in June 1973. The legislature sat from January 31, 1974, to September 6, 1977. The New Democratic Party led by Edward Schreyer formed the government. Sidney Spivak of the Progressive Conservative Party was Leader of the Opposition. Donald Craik became acting opposition leader in 1976 after Spivak was replaced by Sterling Lyon as party leader; Lyon was elected to the assembly in a by-election held later that year. In 1976, the ''Workplace Safety and Health Act'' was passed; it established standards intended to help keep workers safe and healthy. Peter Fox served as speaker for the assembly. There were four sessions of the 30th Legislature: William John McKeag was Lieutenant Governor of Manitoba until March 15, 1976, when Francis Lawrence Jobin Francis Lawrence "Bud" Jobin (August 14, 1914 – August 25, 1995) was a politician and the 18th Lieutenant Governor of Manitob ... [...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 Speaker may refer to: Society and politics * Speaker (politics), the presiding officer in a legislative assembly * Public speaker, one who gives a speech or lecture * A person producing speech: the producer of a given utterance, especially: ** I ... 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 until September 2, 1970, when William John McKeag became lieutenant governor. Members of the Assembly The ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
