Legislative Assembly of Manitoba
The Legislative Assembly of Manitoba (French: Assemblée législative du Manitoba) is the deliberative assembly of the Manitoba Legislature in the Canadian province of Manitoba. Fifty-seven members are elected to this assembly at provincial general elections, all in single-member constituencies with first-past-the-post voting. Bills passed by the Legislative Assembly are given royal assent by the King of Canada in Right of Manitoba, represented by the lieutenant governor of Manitoba.[1] The Manitoba Legislative Building is located in central Winnipeg.
Legislative Assembly of Manitoba Assemblée législative du Manitoba | |
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43rd Manitoba Legislature | |
Type | |
Type | Lower house (1870–1876) then unicameral house of the Manitoba Legislature |
History | |
Founded | 1870 |
Leadership | |
TBD | |
Government House Leader | TBD |
Official Opposition House Leader | TBD |
Structure | |
Seats | 57 |
Political groups | His Majesty's Government
His Majesty's Loyal Opposition
Other parties |
Committees |
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Elections | |
First Past the Post | |
Last election | October 3, 2023 |
Next election | On or before October 5, 2027 |
Meeting place | |
Manitoba Legislative Building, Winnipeg, Manitoba | |
Website | |
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The premier of Manitoba is Wab Kinew of the New Democratic Party, and the speaker of the Legislative Assembly of Manitoba is Myrna Driedger of the Progressive Conservative Party.
Historically, the Legislature of Manitoba had another chamber, the Legislative Council of Manitoba, but this was abolished in 1876, just six years after the province was formed.
Current members
- Members in bold are in the Cabinet of Manitoba
- Party leaders are italicized
- † Speaker of the Assembly
Seating plan
Affiliation | Members | |
New Democratic Party | 34 | |
Progressive Conservative | 22 | |
Liberal Party | 1 | |
Total Seats | 57 | |
Government Majority | 11 |
The seating arrangement is viewable at the official website.[2]
References
- The Legislative Assembly Act, CCSM [1987], c. L110, s. 2
- Seating Arrangement and Current List. The Legislative Assembly of Manitoba. Retrieved 14 June 2016.