Legislative Council of Manitoba
The Legislative Council of Manitoba (French: Conseil législatif du Manitoba) was the upper house of the Legislature of Manitoba. Created in 1870 and abolished in 1876, the council was the only provincial upper house in Canada that was not a direct or indirect continuation of a pre-confederation upper house. It was also the first provincial upper house to be abolished.
Legislative Council of Manitoba Conseil législatif du Manitoba | |
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Type | |
Type | |
History | |
Founded | 1870 |
Disbanded | 1876 |
Preceded by | Council of Assiniboia |
Succeeded by | None |
Structure | |
Seats | 7 |
Length of term | Life |
Meeting place | |
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Constitution | |
Manitoba Act |
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