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 lieutenant governor of Manitoba in the name of the King of Canada.[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 | |
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| Type | |
| Type | Lower house (1870–1876) then unicameral house of the Manitoba Legislature |
| History | |
| Founded | 1870 |
| Leadership | |
Government House Leader | |
Official Opposition House Leader | |
| Structure | |
| Seats | 57 |
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Political groups | His Majesty's Government
His Majesty's Loyal Opposition
Other parties
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| 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 | |
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| Website | |
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The premier of Manitoba is Wab Kinew, and the speaker of the Legislative Assembly of Manitoba is Tom Lindsey. Both are members of the New Democratic 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.[2]
The 42nd Legislature was dissolved on September 5, 2023, and a general election was called for October 3.[3] The 43rd Legislature opened on November 9.[4]
Current members
edit- Members in bold are in the Cabinet of Manitoba.
- Party leaders are italicized.
- † Speaker of the Assembly
Seating plan
edit| Affiliation | Members | |
|---|---|---|
| New Democratic Party | 34 | |
| Progressive Conservative | 21 | |
| Liberal Party | 1 | |
| Independent | 1 | |
| Total seats | 57 | |
| Government majority | 11 | |
The seating arrangement is viewable at the official website.[5]
References
edit- ^ The Legislative Assembly Act, CCSM [1987], c. L110, s. 2
- ^ "Manitoba's Legislative Council". Manitoba Pageant. Manitoba Historical Society. Retrieved 2023-09-14.
- ^ "Election period officially begins in Manitoba Ahead of Oct. 3 vote". CBC News Manitoba. September 5, 2023. Retrieved 2023-09-14.
- ^ "Bills: 1st Session, 43rd Legislature". web2.gov.mb.ca. Retrieved 2024-05-11.
- ^ Seating Arrangement and Current List. The Legislative Assembly of Manitoba. Retrieved 14 June 2016.