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- ↑ Normandin, Pierre G (1984). Canadian Parliamentary Guide.
- 1 2 "Inkster". Manitoba Votes 2003. CBC News. Retrieved 2014-03-28.
- ↑ Thomas, Paul G; Brown, Curtis (2010). Manitoba Politics and Government: Issues, Institutions, Traditions. University of Manitoba Press. p. 145. ISBN 978-0887554018 . Retrieved 2014-03-28.
- ↑ Scott had previously fended off a nomination challenge from Michael Balagus, winning by 102 votes to 26. See "Ousted MLA joins leadership contest", Winnipeg Free Press, 27 March 1988, A1.