Lougheed Ministry | |
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10th ministry of Alberta | |
Date formed | September 10, 1971 |
Date dissolved | November 1, 1985 |
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.
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.