Manning ministry

Manning Ministry

8th ministry of Alberta
Ernest Charles Manning in 1943.
Date formedMay 31, 1943 (1943-05-31)
Date dissolvedDecember 12, 1968 (1968-12-12)
People and organisations
Monarch
Lieutenant Governor
PremierErnest Manning
Member partySocial Credit
Status in legislatureMajority
History
Legislature terms
PredecessorAberhart Ministry
SuccessorStrom Ministry

The Manning Ministry was the combined Cabinet (called Executive Council of Alberta), chaired by Premier Ernest Manning, and Ministers that governed Alberta from the part way through the 9th Alberta Legislature from May 31, 1943, to mid-point of the 16th Alberta Legislature on December 12, 1968.

The Executive Council (commonly known as the cabinet) was made up of members of the Alberta Social Credit Party 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.