10th Saskatchewan Legislature
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The 10th Legislative Assembly of Saskatchewan was elected in the Saskatchewan general election held in June 1944. The assembly sat from October 19, 1944, to May 19, 1948.[1] The Co-operative Commonwealth Federation (CCF) led by Tommy Douglas formed the government.[2] The Liberal Party led by William John Patterson formed the official opposition.[3]
Tom Johnston served as speaker for the assembly.[4]
Members of the Assembly
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Perspective
The following members were elected to the assembly in 1944:[5]
Notes:
- Polled October 17 to 30, 1944
Party Standings
Affiliation | Members | |
---|---|---|
Co-operative Commonwealth | 47 | |
Liberal | 5 | |
Active Service Voters[nb 1] | 3 | |
Total |
55 | |
Government Majority |
42 |
Notes:
- Active Service Voter representatives had no party affiliation
By-elections
By-elections were held to replace members for various reasons:[5]
Electoral district | Member elected | Party | Election date | Reason |
---|---|---|---|---|
Shellbrook | Guy Franklin Van Eaton | Co-operative Commonwealth | June 29, 1945 | AV Sterling died in 1944[6] |
Wadena | Frederick Arthur Dewhurst | Co-operative Commonwealth | November 21, 1945 | GH Williams resigned due to ill health[7] |
Morse | James William Gibson | Co-operative Commonwealth | June 27, 1946 | SM Spidell resigned seat[8] |
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