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28th Manitoba Legislature

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The members of the 28th Manitoba Legislature were elected in the Manitoba general election held in June 1966. The legislature sat from December 5, 1966 to May 22, 1969.

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The Progressive Conservative Party led by Duff Roblin formed the government. Walter Weir became Premier in 1967 after Roblin resigned to run unsuccessfully for the federal Progressive Conservative Party leadership.

Gildas Molgat of the Liberal Party was Leader of the Opposition.

A new sales tax of 5% was introduced effective June 1, 1967.

James Bilton served as speaker for the assembly.

There were three sessions of the 28th Legislature:

Richard Spink Bowles was Lieutenant Governor of Manitoba.

Members of the Assembly

The following members were elected to the assembly in 1966:

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By-elections

By-elections were held to replace members for various reasons:

Notes:

References

28th Manitoba Legislature Wikipedia