The members of the 36th Manitoba Legislature were elected in the Manitoba general election held in April 1995. [1] The legislature sat from May 23, 1995, to August 17, 1999. [2]
The Progressive Conservative Party led by Gary Filmon formed the government. [1]
Gary Doer of the New Democratic Party was Leader of the Opposition. [3]
Louise Dacquay served as speaker for the assembly. [1]
There were five sessions of the 36th Legislature: [2]
Session | Start | End |
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1st | May 23, 1995 | November 3, 1995 |
2nd | December 5, 1995 | June 6, 1996 |
3rd | March 3, 1997 | June 27, 1997 |
4th | November 27, 1997 | June 29, 1998 |
5th | April 6, 1999 | July 14, 1999 |
Yvon Dumont was Lieutenant Governor of Manitoba until March 2, 1999, when Peter Liba became lieutenant governor. [4]
The following members were elected to the assembly in 1995: [1]
Notes:
By-elections were held to replace members for various reasons:
Electoral district | Member elected | Affiliation | Election date | Reason |
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Portage la Prairie | David Faurschou | Progressive Conservative | September 30, 1997 | B Pallister resigned April 28, 1997, to run for a federal seat [6] |
Charleswood | Myrna Driedger | Progressive Conservative | April 28, 1998 | J Ernst resigned October 28, 1997 [6] |
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