60th General Assembly of Prince Edward Island
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The 60th General Assembly of Prince Edward Island was in session from January 3, 1997 to March 21, 2000. The Progressive Conservative Party
led by Pat Binns
formed the government.
Wilbur MacDonald was elected speaker.
There were three sessions of the 60th General Assembly:
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Prince Edward Island Progressive Conservative Party
The Progressive Conservative Party of Prince Edward Island is one of two major political parties on Prince Edward Island. It and its rival, the Liberals have alternated in power since responsible government was granted in 1851 and are the only two parties represented in the PEI Legislative...
led by Pat Binns
Pat Binns
Patrick George Binns , is a Canadian diplomat who was named Ambassador to Ireland on August 30, 2007.Binns has a long history of public service, most notably being the 30th Premier of Prince Edward Island, holding office from 1996 to 2007, during which time he was the leader of the Prince Edward...
formed the government.
Wilbur MacDonald was elected speaker.
There were three sessions of the 60th General Assembly:
| Session | Start | End |
|---|---|---|
| 1st | January 3, 1997 | June 11, 1998 |
| 2nd | November 12, 1998 | June 8, 1999 |
| 3rd | November 16, 1999 | November 16, 1999 |
Members
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| Alberton-Miminegash | Hector MacLeod Hector MacLeod Hector Lawrence MacLeod is a carpenter, contractor and former political figure in Prince Edward Island. He represented 1st Prince and then Alberton-Miminegash in the Legislative Assembly of Prince Edward Island from 1993 to 2000 as a Liberal.... |
Liberal Prince Edward Island Liberal Party The Prince Edward Island Liberal Party is a major political party in the province of Prince Edward Island, Canada. The PEI Liberals are aligned with the federal Liberal Party of Canada. The party is led by Robert Ghiz, a former member of the staff of the Prime Minister's Office under Prime Minister... |
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| Belfast-Pownal Bay | Wilbur MacDonald Wilbur MacDonald Wilbur MacDonald was a Progressive Conservative party member of the Canadian House of Commons. He was a farmer by career.The son of Leo R. MacDonald and Helen Morrissey, MacDonald was educated in Orwell... |
Progressive Conservative | |
| Borden-Kinkora | Eric Hammill Eric Hammill J. Eric Hammill is a farmer and former politician on Prince Edward Island. He represented Borden-Kinkora in the Legislative Assembly of Prince Edward Island from 1996 to 2003 as a Progressive Conservative.... |
Progressive Conservative | |
| Cascumpec-Grand River | Keith Milligan Keith Milligan Keith Milligan was the 29th Premier of Prince Edward Island, serving for two months in the autumn of 1996. He was educated at Inverness District School, O'Leary Regional High School and the University of PEI, where he obtained Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Education degrees. He is married to... |
Liberal Prince Edward Island Liberal Party The Prince Edward Island Liberal Party is a major political party in the province of Prince Edward Island, Canada. The PEI Liberals are aligned with the federal Liberal Party of Canada. The party is led by Robert Ghiz, a former member of the staff of the Prime Minister's Office under Prime Minister... |
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| Charlottetown-Kings Square | Wayne Cheverie Wayne Cheverie Wayne Cheverie is a Canadian former attorney, politician, government minister and currently a justice in the Trial Division of the Supreme Court of Prince Edward Island.... Richard Brown Richard Brown (Canadian politician) Richard Brown is a Canadian politician.The Honourable Richard Brown was appointed by Premier Robert Ghiz as Minister of Environment, Energy and Forestry on January 13, 2009.... (1997) |
Liberal Prince Edward Island Liberal Party The Prince Edward Island Liberal Party is a major political party in the province of Prince Edward Island, Canada. The PEI Liberals are aligned with the federal Liberal Party of Canada. The party is led by Robert Ghiz, a former member of the staff of the Prime Minister's Office under Prime Minister... |
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| Charlottetown-Rochford Square | Paul Connolly Paul Connolly (politician) John Paul Connolly is a former educator and Canadian politician.He was elected to the Legislative Assembly of Prince Edward Island in the 1982 provincial election and represented the electoral district of 6th Queens from 1982 to 1996, followed by Charlottetown-Rochford Square from 1996 to 2000... |
Liberal Prince Edward Island Liberal Party The Prince Edward Island Liberal Party is a major political party in the province of Prince Edward Island, Canada. The PEI Liberals are aligned with the federal Liberal Party of Canada. The party is led by Robert Ghiz, a former member of the staff of the Prime Minister's Office under Prime Minister... |
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| Charlottetown-Spring Park | Wes MacAleer Wes MacAleer Wes MacAleer is a former Canadian politician, who was a member of the Legislative Assembly of Prince Edward Island from 1996 to 2007.Educated at Saint Dunstan's University, MacAleer is a former newspaper publisher. He spent 18 years in the Northwest Territories, where he helped introduce cable... |
Progressive Conservative | |
| Crapaud-Hazel Grove | Norman MacPhee | Progressive Conservative | |
| Evangeline-Miscouche | Robert Maddix Robert Maddix Robert Joseph Maddix is a civil servant and former political figure on Prince Edward Island of Acadian origin. He represented 3rd Prince and then Evangeline-Miscouche in the Legislative Assembly of Prince Edward Island from 1993 to 1999 as a Liberal.He was born in Wellington, Prince Edward Island,... |
Liberal Prince Edward Island Liberal Party The Prince Edward Island Liberal Party is a major political party in the province of Prince Edward Island, Canada. The PEI Liberals are aligned with the federal Liberal Party of Canada. The party is led by Robert Ghiz, a former member of the staff of the Prime Minister's Office under Prime Minister... |
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| Georgetown-Baldwin's Road | Michael Currie Michael Currie (politician) Michael F. Currie is a Canadian politician, who served in the Legislative Assembly of Prince Edward Island in from 1996 to 2011. He represented the electoral district of Georgetown-St. Peters... |
Progressive Conservative | |
| Glen Stewart-Bellevue Cove | Pat Mella Pat Mella Patricia Janet Mella was Prince Edward Island PC party leader from 1990 to 1996.She was born Patricia MacDougall in Port Hill, Prince Edward Island and was educated at Saint Dunstan's University and the University of Prince Edward Island. A teacher and lecturer, she married Angelo Mella while... |
Progressive Conservative | |
| Kensington-Malpeque | Mitch Murphy Mitch Murphy P. Mitchell Murphy is an educator and former Canadian politician in the province of Prince Edward Island. He was a member of the Legislative Assembly of Prince Edward Island from 1996 to 2007. He is a member of the Progressive Conservative Party.-Career:Murphy was born in Kensington, Prince... |
Progressive Conservative | |
| Montague-Kilmuir Montague-Kilmuir Montague-Kilmuir is a provincial electoral district for the Legislative Assembly of Prince Edward Island, Canada.-Members:The riding has elected the following Members of the Legislative Assembly:-Election results:|Liberal|Allen Roach... |
Jim Bagnall Jim Bagnall Jim Bagnall is a Canadian politician, who was elected to the Legislative Assembly of Prince Edward Island in the 1996 provincial election. He represents the electoral district of Montague-Kilmuir and is a member of the Progressive Conservative Party... |
Progressive Conservative | |
| Morell-Fortune Bay | Kevin MacAdam Kevin MacAdam Kevin MacAdam is a former Canadian politician and current political advisor.Born in West Saint Peters, the son of Stephen MacAdam, he was educated at the University of Prince Edward Island, and worked as a researcher and analyst.... |
Progressive Conservative | |
| Murray River-Gaspereaux | Pat Binns Pat Binns Patrick George Binns , is a Canadian diplomat who was named Ambassador to Ireland on August 30, 2007.Binns has a long history of public service, most notably being the 30th Premier of Prince Edward Island, holding office from 1996 to 2007, during which time he was the leader of the Prince Edward... |
Progressive Conservative | |
| North River-Rice Point | Ron MacKinley Ron MacKinley Ronald W. "Ronnie" MacKinley is a Prince Edward Island Liberal politician, and a current member of the Legislative Assembly of Prince Edward Island.... |
Liberal Prince Edward Island Liberal Party The Prince Edward Island Liberal Party is a major political party in the province of Prince Edward Island, Canada. The PEI Liberals are aligned with the federal Liberal Party of Canada. The party is led by Robert Ghiz, a former member of the staff of the Prime Minister's Office under Prime Minister... |
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| Park Corner-Oyster Bed | Beth MacKenzie Beth MacKenzie Beth MacKenzie is a registered nurse and former politician on Prince Edward Island, Canada. She was a member of the Legislative Assembly of Prince Edward Island elected in the general election of 1996, 2000 and 2003... |
Progressive Conservative | |
| Parkdale-Belvedere | Chester Gillan Chester Gillan Chester Gillan is a former Canadian educator and politician from Prince Edward Island.Born in Charlottetown and educated at Saint Dunstan's University and the University of New Brunswick, Gillan was a high school teacher before entering politics, being elected from 1996-2007 as a candidate for the... |
Progressive Conservative | |
| Sherwood-Hillsborough | Elmer MacFadyen Elmer MacFadyen Elmer MacFadyen was a Canadian politician. He represented Sherwood-Hillsborough in the Legislative Assembly of Prince Edward Island from 1996 to 2007 as a Progressive Conservative member.... |
Progressive Conservative | |
| Souris-Elmira Souris-Elmira Souris-Elmira is a provincial electoral district for the Legislative Assembly of Prince Edward Island, Canada. The riding was created for the 1996 election from 1st Kings and a small part of 5th Kings and 2nd Kings.-Members:... |
Andy Mooney Andy Mooney (politician) Andy Mooney is a Canadian politician, who was a member of the Legislative Assembly of Prince Edward Island from 1996 to 2007. He represented the electoral district of Souris-Elmira and was a member of the Progressive Conservative Party.... |
Progressive Conservative | |
| St. Eleanors-Summerside | Nancy Guptill Nancy Guptill Nancy Evelyn Guptill is a former Canadian politician, who served in the Legislative Assembly of Prince Edward Island from 1987 to 2000. A member of the Liberal Party, she represented the electoral districts of 5th Prince from 1987 to 1996 and St... |
Liberal Prince Edward Island Liberal Party The Prince Edward Island Liberal Party is a major political party in the province of Prince Edward Island, Canada. The PEI Liberals are aligned with the federal Liberal Party of Canada. The party is led by Robert Ghiz, a former member of the staff of the Prime Minister's Office under Prime Minister... |
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| Stanhope-East Royalty | Jamie Ballem Jamie Ballem Jamie Ballem is a Canadian farmer and politician, who served as a cabinet minister, notably as Minister of the Environment and minister of Health and was a member of the Legislative Assembly of Prince Edward Island from 1996 to 2007... |
Progressive Conservative | |
| Tignish-Deblois | Robert Morrissey Bobby Morrissey Robert J. "Bobby" Morrissey is a Canadian politician. He represented the electoral districts of 1st Prince from 1982 to 1996 and Tignish-DeBlois from 1996 to 2000 in the Legislative Assembly of Prince Edward Island... |
Liberal Prince Edward Island Liberal Party The Prince Edward Island Liberal Party is a major political party in the province of Prince Edward Island, Canada. The PEI Liberals are aligned with the federal Liberal Party of Canada. The party is led by Robert Ghiz, a former member of the staff of the Prime Minister's Office under Prime Minister... |
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| Tracadie-Fort Augustus | Mildred Dover Mildred Dover Mildred Alice Dover is a former educator and Canadian politician, who was a member of the Legislative Assembly of Prince Edward Island from 1996 to 2007.... |
Progressive Conservative | |
| West Point-Bloomfield | Herb Dickieson Herb Dickieson Herb Dickieson is a physician and a former educator and politician in Prince Edward Island, Canada. Dickieson is notably the first and currently the only member of the New Democratic Party, or any third party, to have sat in the Legislative Assembly of Prince Edward Island.Dickieson was raised in... |
New Democrat Prince Edward Island New Democratic Party The New Democratic Party of Prince Edward Island is a social-democratic political party in the Canadian province of Prince Edward Island, and a branch of the federal New Democratic Party .-CCF:... |
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| Wilmot-Summerside | Greg Deighan | Progressive Conservative | |
| Winsloe-West Royalty | Don MacKinnon | Progressive Conservative | |
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