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Lougheed Ministry
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10th ministry of Alberta
Peter Lougheed - Premier of Alberta - 1983.jpg
Lougheed in 1983
Date formedSeptember 10, 1971 (1971-09-10)
Date dissolvedNovember 1, 1985 (1985-11-01)
People and organisations
Monarch Elizabeth II
Lieutenant Governor
Premier Peter Lougheed
Member party Progressive Conservative
Status in legislature Majority
History
Elections
Legislature terms
Predecessor Strom Ministry
Successor Getty Ministry

The Lougheed Ministry was the combined Cabinet (called Executive Council of Alberta), chaired by Premier Peter Lougheed, and Ministers that governed Alberta from the 17th Alberta Legislature beginning on September 10, 1971, to mid-point of the 20th Alberta Legislature ending on November 1, 1985.

Contents

The Executive Council (commonly known as the cabinet) was made up of members of the Progressive Conservative Party of Alberta which held a majority of seats in the Legislative Assembly of Alberta. The cabinet was appointed by the Lieutenant Governor of Alberta on the advice of the Premier.

Peter Lougheed retired as Premier on November 1, 1985, ending the Lougheed Ministry, and was succeeded by Don Getty and the Getty Ministry.

Cabinet selection

When selecting his Cabinets Lougheed took the approach that first-hand knowledge may be a determent to the success of the Minister, who he wanted to take on the role without any preconceived notions. For instance Hugh Horner a doctor was appointed Minister of Agriculture and Lou Hyndman a lawyer was appointed Minister of Education. [1] Lougheed completely shuffled his Cabinet upon re-election in 1975 and 1979, with no Minister retaining the same position, although after the 1982 election he reappointed several Ministers to the same portfolios. [1] Lougheed also oversaw an expansion of the size of Cabinet, which assisted in providing regional representation. [2]

List of ministers

NameDate AppointedDate Departed
Peter Lougheed President of the Executive Council (Premier)September 10, 1971November 1, 1985
Hugh Horner Deputy PremierSeptember 10, 1971September 24, 1979
Gordon Miniely Provincial TreasurerSeptember 10, 1971April 2, 1975
Merv Leitch April 3, 1975March 22, 1979
Lou Hyndman March 23, 1979May 25, 1986
Merv Leitch Attorney GeneralSeptember 10, 1971April 2, 1975
James L. Foster April 3, 1975March 22, 1979
Neil Stanley Crawford March 23, 1979May 25, 1986
James L. Foster Minister of Advanced EducationSeptember 10, 1971April 2, 1975
Archibald D. Johnston November 19, 1982May 25, 1986
Bert Hohol Minister of Advanced Education and ManpowerApril 3, 1975March 22, 1979
Jim Horsman March 23, 1979November 18, 1982
Hugh Horner Minister of AgricultureSeptember 10, 1971April 2, 1975
Marvin Moore April 3, 1975March 22, 1979
Dallas Schmidt March 23, 1979November 18, 1982
LeRoy Fjordbotten November 19, 1982May 25, 1986
Robert Wagner Dowling Minister of Business Development and TourismApril 3, 1975March 22, 1979
Robert Wagner Dowling Minister of Consumer AffairsMarch 6, 1973April 2, 1975
Graham Harle Minister of Consumer and Corporate AffairsApril 3, 1975March 22, 1979
Julian Koziak March 23, 1979November 18, 1982
Connie Osterman November 19, 1982February 5, 1986
Horst Schmid Minister of CultureApril 3, 1975March 22, 1979
Horst Schmid Minister of Culture, Youth, and RecreationSeptember 10, 1971April 2, 1975
Hugh Horner Minister of Economic DevelopmentMarch 23, 1979September 30, 1979
Hugh Planche October 1, 1979May 25, 1986
Lou Hyndman Minister of EducationSeptember 10, 1971April 2, 1975
Julian Koziak April 3, 1975March 22, 1979
David Thomas King March 23, 1979February 5, 1986
Don Getty Minister of Energy and Natural ResourcesApril 3, 1975March 22, 1979
Merv Leitch March 23, 1979November 18, 1982
John Zaozirny November 19, 1982May 25, 1986
Don Getty Minister of Federal and Intergovernmental AffairsSeptember 10, 1971April 2, 1975
Lou Hyndman April 3, 1975March 22, 1979
Archibald D. Johnston March 23, 1979November 18, 1982
Jim Horsman November 19, 1982December 14, 1992
Horst Schmid Minister of Government ServicesApril 3, 1975March 22, 1979
Stewart McCrae March 23, 1979November 18, 1982
Neil Stanley Crawford Minister of Health and Social DevelopmentSeptember 10, 1971April 2, 1975
Clarence Copithorne Minister of Highways and TransportSeptember 10, 1971April 2, 1975
Gordon Miniely Minister of Hospitals and Medical CareApril 3, 1975March 22, 1979
David John Russell March 23, 1979May 25, 1986
Larry Shaben Minister of HousingNovember 19, 1982May 25, 1986
William Yurko Minister of Housing and Public WorksApril 3, 1975April 23, 1978
Tom Chambers April 24, 1978November 18, 1982
Fred Peacock Minister of Industry and CommerceJune 2, 1972April 2, 1975
Fred Peacock Minister of Industry and TourismSeptember 10, 1971June 1, 1972
Horst Schmid Minister of International TradeNovember 19, 1982February 5, 1986
Bert Hohol Minister of LabourSeptember 10, 1971June 1, 1972
Neil Stanley Crawford April 3, 1975March 22, 1979
Leslie Young March 23, 1979May 25, 1986
Allan Warrack Minister of Lands and ForestsSeptember 10, 1971April 2, 1975
Ernie Isley Minister of ManpowerNovember 19, 1982May 25, 1986
Bert Hohol Minister of Manpower and LabourJune 2, 1972April 2, 1975
Bill Dickie Minister of Mines and MineralsSeptember 10, 1971April 2, 1975
David John Russell Minister of Municipal AffairsSeptember 10, 1971April 2, 1975
Archibald D. Johnston April 3, 1975March 22, 1979
Marvin Moore March 23, 1979November 18, 1982
Julian Koziak November 19, 1982May 25, 1986
Winston Backus Minister of Public WorksSeptember 10, 1971April 2, 1975
Tom Chambers Minister of Public Works, Supply and ServicesNovember 19, 1982May 25, 1986
Peter Trynchy Minister of Recreation and ParksMarch 23, 1979May 25, 1986
Al Adair Minister of Recreation, Parks and WildlifeApril 3, 1975March 22, 1979
Helen Hunley Minister of Social Development and HealthApril 3, 1975April 14, 1975
Helen Hunley Minister of Social Services and Community HealthApril 15, 1975March 22, 1979
Robert Bogle March 23, 1979November 18, 1982
Neil Webber November 19, 1982February 5, 1986
Horst Schmid Minister of State for Economic Development - International TradeMarch 23, 1979November 18, 1982
Len Werry Minister of TelephonesSeptember 10, 1971February 25, 1973
Roy Farran Minister of Telephones and UtilitiesMarch 6, 1973April 2, 1975
William Yurko Minister of the EnvironmentSeptember 10, 1971April 2, 1975
David John Russell April 3, 1975March 22, 1979
Jack Cookson March 23, 1979November 18, 1982
Frederick Deryl Bradley November 19, 1982May 25, 1986
Al Adair Minister of Tourism and Small BusinessMarch 23, 1979February 5, 1986
Hugh Horner Minister of TransportationApril 3, 1975March 22, 1979
Henry Kroeger March 23, 1979November 18, 1982
Marvin Moore November 19, 1982May 25, 1986
Robert Bogle Minister of Utilities and TelecommunicationsNovember 19, 1982February 5, 1986
Allan Warrack Minister of Utilities and TelephonesApril 3, 1975March 22, 1979
Larry Shaben Minister of Utilities and TelephonesMarch 23, 1979November 18, 1982
Helen Hunley Solicitor GeneralSeptember 11, 1973April 2, 1975
Roy Farran April 3, 1975March 22, 1979
Graham Harle March 23, 1979November 15, 1983
Ian Reid January 31, 1984May 25, 1986
Mary LeMessurier Minister Responsible for CultureMarch 23, 1979May 25, 1986
Don McCrimmon Minister Responsible for Native AffairsMarch 23, 1979November 18, 1982
Milt Pahl November 19, 1982May 25, 1986
Greg Stevens Minister Responsible for Personnel AdministrationMarch 23, 1979May 25, 1986
Bill Diachuk Minister Responsible for Workers' Health, Safety and CompensationMarch 23, 1979May 25, 1986
Al Adair Minister Without PortfolioSeptember 10, 1971April 2, 1975
Robert Wagner Dowling September 10, 1971March 5, 1973
Helen Hunley September 10, 1971September 10, 1973
George Topolnisky September 10, 1971April 2, 1975
Stewart McCrae April 3, 1975March 22, 1979
Dallas Schmidt April 3, 1975August 29, 1976
William Edward Payne November 19, 1982May 25, 1986
Robert Bogle Minister Without Portfolio, responsible for Native AffairsApril 3, 1975March 22, 1977
Dallas Schmidt Associate Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, Responsible for Public LandsAugust 30, 1976March 22, 1979
Bud Miller Associate Minister of Public Lands and WildlifeMarch 23, 1979November 18, 1982
Donald H. Sparrow November 19, 1982February 5, 1986
Neil Webber Associate Minister of TelephonesMarch 23, 1979November 18, 1982
Donald H. Sparrow Associate Minister of Public Lands and WildlifeNovember 19, 1982February 5, 1986

See also

References

  1. 1 2 Wood 1985, p. 188.
  2. Wood 1985, p. 189.

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