15th Manitoba Legislature

The members of the 15th Manitoba Legislature were elected in the Manitoba general election held in August 1915. The legislature sat from January 6, 1916, to March 27, 1920. The Liberal Party led by Tobias Norris formed the government. Albert Prefontaine of the Conservatives was Leader of the Opposition. On January 16, 1916, a bill was passed to amend the Manitoba Election Act to grant women the right to vote. Manitoba became the first Canadian province where women were allowed to vote and hold office. James Bryson Baird served as speaker for the assembly.

15th Manitoba Legislature

The members of the 15th Manitoba Legislature were elected in the Manitoba general election held in August 1915. The legislature sat from January 6, 1916, to March 27, 1920. The Liberal Party led by Tobias Norris formed the government. Albert Prefontaine of the Conservatives was Leader of the Opposition. On January 16, 1916, a bill was passed to amend the Manitoba Election Act to grant women the right to vote. Manitoba became the first Canadian province where women were allowed to vote and hold office. James Bryson Baird served as speaker for the assembly.