Maureen Hemphill
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Maureen Hemphill was a Manitoba
politician. She served in the cabinet of NDP
Premier
Howard Pawley
, and was an unsuccessful candidate for the party's leadership in 1988.
Hemphill was born in Grand Forks
, British Columbia
, and was educated at Bralorne. She served on the Assiniboine South School Board in 1969, 1970 and 1973.
Hemphill first ran for the provincial legislature in 1977, in the southwest Winnipeg riding of Charleswood. She was defeated by Progressive Conservative
leader Sterling Lyon
, whose party defeated Edward Schreyer
's New Democratic Party
to win the election.
The Manitoba NDP regained power under Howard Pawley
in 1981, and Hemphill was easily elected for the north Winnipeg riding of Logan (former Mayor
Steve Juba was a distant second). Hemphill was appointed Minister of Education on November 30, 1981, and retained this position for the entirety of the Pawley government's first mandate. She increased state support for private and parochial schools while holding this portfolio, despite the NDP's historical objections to such funding.
Hemphill was re-elected without difficulty in 1986 (defeating future Liberal
MLA Kevin Lamoureux
), and was appointed Minister of Business Development and Tourism
on April 17, 1986. On September 21, 1987, a cabinet shuffle made her the Minister of Community Services.
When the Pawley government lost a parliamentary vote of non-confidence in 1988, Hemphill was one of four candidates to become the party's new leader. She placed fourth on the first ballot, and gave her support to third-place candidate Andy Anstett
, who was eliminated on the second ballot.
Hemphill was again re-elected in 1988, albeit by a reduced margin. She was not a candidate in 1990.
In 1993, Hemphill ran for the national New Democratic Party
in the riding of Winnipeg North Centre
, but placed second to incumbent Liberal
David Walker
.
Manitoba
Manitoba is a Canadian prairie province with an area of . The province has over 110,000 lakes and has a largely continental climate because of its flat topography. Agriculture, mostly concentrated in the fertile southern and western parts of the province, is vital to the province's economy; other...
politician. She served in the cabinet of NDP
New Democratic Party of Manitoba
The New Democratic Party of Manitoba is a social-democratic political party in Manitoba, Canada. It is the provincial wing of the federal New Democratic Party, and is a successor to the Manitoba Co-operative Commonwealth Federation...
Premier
Premier
Premier is a title for the head of government in some countries and states.-Examples by country:In many nations, "premier" is used interchangeably with "prime minister"...
Howard Pawley
Howard Pawley
Howard Russell Pawley, PC, OC, OM is a Canadian politician and professor who was the 18th Premier of Manitoba from 1981 to 1988.-Personal life:...
, and was an unsuccessful candidate for the party's leadership in 1988.
Hemphill was born in Grand Forks
Grand Forks, British Columbia
-Schools:Schools in the region are operated by School District 51 Boundary which has its main office in Grand Forks but also serves Midway, Greenwood, Beaverdell, and Rock Creek....
, British Columbia
British Columbia
British Columbia is the westernmost of Canada's provinces and is known for its natural beauty, as reflected in its Latin motto, Splendor sine occasu . Its name was chosen by Queen Victoria in 1858...
, and was educated at Bralorne. She served on the Assiniboine South School Board in 1969, 1970 and 1973.
Hemphill first ran for the provincial legislature in 1977, in the southwest Winnipeg riding of Charleswood. She was defeated by Progressive Conservative
Progressive Conservative Party of Manitoba
The Progressive Conservative Party of Manitoba is the only right wing political party in Manitoba, Canada. It is also the official opposition party in the Legislative Assembly of Manitoba.-Origins and early years:...
leader Sterling Lyon
Sterling Lyon
Sterling Rufus Lyon, PC, OC was a lawyer, cabinet minister, and the 17th Premier of Manitoba, Canada from 1977 to 1981. His government introduced several fiscally-conservative measures, and was sometimes seen as a local version of the government of Margaret Thatcher in the United Kingdom...
, whose party defeated Edward Schreyer
Edward Schreyer
Edward Richard Schreyer , commonly known as Ed Schreyer, is a Canadian politician, diplomat, and statesman who served as Governor General of Canada, the 22nd since Canadian Confederation....
's New Democratic Party
New Democratic Party of Manitoba
The New Democratic Party of Manitoba is a social-democratic political party in Manitoba, Canada. It is the provincial wing of the federal New Democratic Party, and is a successor to the Manitoba Co-operative Commonwealth Federation...
to win the election.
The Manitoba NDP regained power under Howard Pawley
Howard Pawley
Howard Russell Pawley, PC, OC, OM is a Canadian politician and professor who was the 18th Premier of Manitoba from 1981 to 1988.-Personal life:...
in 1981, and Hemphill was easily elected for the north Winnipeg riding of Logan (former Mayor
Mayor
In many countries, a Mayor is the highest ranking officer in the municipal government of a town or a large urban city....
Steve Juba was a distant second). Hemphill was appointed Minister of Education on November 30, 1981, and retained this position for the entirety of the Pawley government's first mandate. She increased state support for private and parochial schools while holding this portfolio, despite the NDP's historical objections to such funding.
Hemphill was re-elected without difficulty in 1986 (defeating future Liberal
Manitoba Liberal Party
The Manitoba Liberal Party is a political party in Manitoba, Canada. Its roots can be traced to the late nineteenth-century, following the province's creation in 1870.-Origins and early development :...
MLA Kevin Lamoureux
Kevin Lamoureux
Kevin Lamoureux, MP is a politician in Manitoba, Canada. On November 29, 2010, he was elected to the Canadian House of Commons for the constituency of Winnipeg North in a by-election. He was re-elected during the 2011 election by 44 votes...
), and was appointed Minister of Business Development and Tourism
Minister of Business Development and Tourism (Manitoba)
The Minister of Business Development and Tourism is a former cabinet in the province of Manitoba, Canada.The position was originally created in 1978 as the Ministry of Economic Development. The sitting minister, Frank Johnston, was given additional responsibilities for tourism the following year...
on April 17, 1986. On September 21, 1987, a cabinet shuffle made her the Minister of Community Services.
When the Pawley government lost a parliamentary vote of non-confidence in 1988, Hemphill was one of four candidates to become the party's new leader. She placed fourth on the first ballot, and gave her support to third-place candidate Andy Anstett
Andy Anstett
Andy Anstett is a former politician in Manitoba, Canada. He served in the New Democratic Party government of Premier Howard Pawley, and made an unsuccessful bid for the party's leadership in 1988....
, who was eliminated on the second ballot.
Hemphill was again re-elected in 1988, albeit by a reduced margin. She was not a candidate in 1990.
In 1993, Hemphill ran for the national New Democratic Party
New Democratic Party
The New Democratic Party , commonly referred to as the NDP, is a federal social-democratic political party in Canada. The interim leader of the NDP is Nycole Turmel who was appointed to the position due to the illness of Jack Layton, who died on August 22, 2011. The provincial wings of the NDP in...
in the riding of Winnipeg North Centre
Winnipeg North Centre
Winnipeg North Centre was a federal electoral district in Manitoba, Canada, that was represented by a Member of Parliament in the Canadian House of Commons from 1925 to 2004...
, but placed second to incumbent Liberal
Liberal Party of Canada
The Liberal Party of Canada , colloquially known as the Grits, is the oldest federally registered party in Canada. In the conventional political spectrum, the party sits between the centre and the centre-left. Historically the Liberal Party has positioned itself to the left of the Conservative...
David Walker
David Walker (Canadian politician)
David Walker is a Canadian politician. He served in the Canadian House of Commons from 1988 to 1997, as a member of the Liberal Party....
.