61st General Assembly of Prince Edward Island
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The 61st General Assembly of Prince Edward Island was in session from May 11, 2000 to September 2, 2003. The Progressive Conservative Party
led by Pat Binns
formed the government.
Mildred Dover was elected speaker.
There were four sessions of the 61st General Assembly:
Notes:
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.
Mildred Dover was elected speaker.
There were four sessions of the 61st General Assembly:
| Session | Start | End |
|---|---|---|
| 1st | May 11, 2000 | June 14, 2000 |
| 2nd | November 23, 2000 | May 18, 2001 |
| 3rd | November 15, 2001 | May 10, 2002 |
| 4th | November 14, 2002 | May 22, 2003 |
Members
| District | Member | Party | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alberton-Miminegash | Cletus Dunn Cletus Dunn Cletus Dunn is a former civil servant and Canadian politician, who was a member of the Legislative Assembly of Prince Edward Island from 2000 to 2007.... |
Progressive Conservative | |
| 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 | Philip Brown Philip Brown (politician) Philip Brown is a Canadian politician, who was a member of the Legislative Assembly of Prince Edward Island from 2000 to 2007. He represented the electoral district of Cascumpec-Grand River and was a member of the Progressive Conservative Party. He served as Minister of Tourism from 2003–2007... |
Progressive Conservative | |
| Charlottetown-Kings Square | Bob MacMillan Bob MacMillan Robert Lea MacMillan is a former professional ice hockey forward who played in the NHL for 11 seasons from 1974–75 until 1984–85.MacMillan was drafted 15th overall by the New York Rangers in the 1972 NHL Amateur Draft.... |
Progressive Conservative | |
| Charlottetown-Rochford Square | Jeff Lantz Jeff Lantz Jeffrey E. Lantz is a lawyer, judge and former Canadian politician, who was elected to the Legislative Assembly of Prince Edward Island in the 2000 provincial election.... |
Progressive Conservative | |
| 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 | Wilfred Arsenault Wilfred Arsenault Joseph Wilfred Arsenault was a political figure on Prince Edward Island, Canada. He represented Evangeline-Miscouche in the Legislative Assembly of Prince Edward Island from 2000 to 2007 as a Progressive Conservative member.He was born in St. Nicholas, Prince Edward Island, the son of Euclide... |
Progressive Conservative | |
| 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 | Helen MacDonald Helen MacDonald (Prince Edward Island politician) Helen Mae MacDonald is a Canadian politician, who was a member of the Legislative Assembly of Prince Edward Island from 2000 to 2007. She represented the electoral district of St... |
Progressive Conservative | |
| 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 | Gail Shea Gail Shea Gail Shea, PC, MP is a Canadian politician, currently the Member of Parliament for Egmont. She was previously a member of the Legislative Assembly of Prince Edward Island from 2000 to 2007, representing the electoral district of Tignish-DeBlois as a member of the Progressive Conservative Party.As... |
Progressive Conservative | |
| 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 | Eva Rodgerson Eva Rodgerson Eva Elizabeth Rodgerson is a Canadian politician, who was a member of the Legislative Assembly of Prince Edward Island from 2000 to 2007... |
Progressive Conservative | |
| Wilmot-Summerside | Greg Deighan | Progressive Conservative | |
| Winsloe-West Royalty | Don MacKinnon | Progressive Conservative | |
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