The 56th General Assembly of Prince Edward Island was in session from March 18, 1983, to March 25, 1986. The Progressive Conservative Party led by James Lee formed the government.
Marion Reid was elected speaker, the first woman chosen to perform that function in the province's assembly.
There were four sessions of the 56th General Assembly:
Session | Start | End |
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1st | March 18, 1983 | June 23, 1983 |
2nd | March 6, 1984 | May 11, 1984 |
3rd | February 7, 1985 | May 28, 1985 |
4th | March 24, 1986 | March 24, 1986 |
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The Legislative Assembly of Prince Edward Island is the deliberative assembly of the government of the province of Prince Edward Island, Canada. The General Assembly meets at Province House, which is located at the intersection of Richmond and Great George Streets in Charlottetown. Bills passed by the Assembly are given royal assent by the Queen of Canada in Right of Prince Edward Island, represented by the Lieutenant-Governor of Prince Edward Island.
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