The 51st New Brunswick Legislative Assembly was created following a general election in 1987. It was dissolved on August 22, 1991.

Leadership

The

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was

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led the government. The

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won all the seats; but to ensure the proper functioning of the

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named several members of his own caucus, led by

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, to serve as the

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. The government also allowed the Progressive Conservative Party, which finished second place in the election in the number of votes received, to submit written questions to ministers during Question Period.

Members

All were elected in the 31st general election held on October 13, 1987, except for

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, who was elected in a by-election held after Doug Young resigned his seat.

List of Members

''Italics'' denotes a party leader
† denotes the

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References

Elections in New Brunswick 1984–2006, Elections New Brunswick
(pdf) Terms of the New Brunswick Legislature 1987 establishments in New Brunswick 1991 disestablishments in New Brunswick 20th century in New Brunswick {{Legislature-stub

Leadership

Members

List of Members

See also

References