13th Saskatchewan Legislature
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The 13th Legislative Assembly of Saskatchewan was elected in the Saskatchewan general election held in June 1956. The assembly sat from February 14, 1957, to May 4, 1960.[1] The Co-operative Commonwealth Federation (CCF) led by Tommy Douglas formed the government.[2] The Liberal Party led by Alexander Hamilton McDonald formed the official opposition.[3]
James Andrew Darling served as speaker for the assembly.[4]
Members of the Assembly
The following members were elected to the assembly in 1956:[5]
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Party Standings
| Affiliation | Members | |
|---|---|---|
| Co-operative Commonwealth | 36 | |
| Liberal | 14 | |
| Social Credit | 3 | |
| Total |
53 | |
| Government Majority |
19 | |
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By-elections
By-elections were held to replace members for various reasons:[5]
| Electoral district | Member elected | Party | Election date | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kinistino | Arthur Thibault | Co-operative Commonwealth | June 3, 1959 | H Begrand died March 8, 1959[6] |
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