The 7th Legislative Assembly of Saskatchewan was elected in the
Saskatchewan general election held in June 1929. The assembly sat from September 4, 1929, to May 25, 1934.
The
Liberal Party
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led by
James Garfield Gardiner
James Garfield Gardiner (30 November 1883 – 12 January 1962) was a Canadian farmer, educator, and politician. He served as the fourth premier of Saskatchewan, and as a minister in the Canadian Cabinet.
Political career
Gardiner was first elec ...
attempted to form a
minority government but were defeated by a
motion of no confidence
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. The
Conservative Party led by
James Thomas Milton Anderson then formed a coalition government with the support of the
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and independent members. The Liberals led by Gardiner formed the official opposition.
James Fraser Bryant
James Fraser Bryant (May 19, 1877 – September 18, 1945) was a lawyer, judge and political figure in Saskatchewan, Canada. He represented Lumsden in the Legislative Assembly of Saskatchewan from 1929 to 1934 as a Conservative.
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served as speaker for the assembly in 1929.
Robert Sterritt Leslie
Robert Sterritt Leslie (April 25, 1875 – 1958) was a Presbyterian minister and political figure in Saskatchewan, Canada. He represented Weyburn in the Legislative Assembly of Saskatchewan from 1929 to 1934 as a member of the Progressive Pa ...
replaced Bryant as speaker in 1930.
Members of the Assembly
The following members were elected to the assembly in 1929:
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Party standings
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By-elections
By-elections were held to replace members for various reasons:
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References
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Terms of the Saskatchewan Legislature