Saskatchewan (Provisional District)

The Provisional District of Saskatchewan was a federal electoral district in Northwest Territories, Canada, that was represented in the House of Commons of Canada from 1887 to 1905.

A 1900 map showing the District of Saskatchewan

This riding was created in 1886. It consisted of the Provisional District of Saskatchewan.

The electoral district of Saskatchewan was originally within the geographical region of the Northwest Territories. With the creation of the province of Saskatchewan in 1905, this riding, with territory in Alberta as well, was replaced in 1907 by Saskatchewan riding within the province of Saskatchewan.

Election results

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1887 Canadian federal election
Party Candidate Votes
Conservative Day Hort MacDowall 718
Liberal David Laird 552
1891 Canadian federal election
Party Candidate Votes
Conservative Day Hort MacDowall 950
Liberal Hugh John Montgomery 667


1896 Canadian federal election
Party Candidate Votes % Elected
Liberal Wilfrid Laurier 988 46.06  Y
Conservative James McKay 944 44.01
Independent William Craig 213 9.93
Total valid votes 2,145 100.00
Source(s)
"Saskatchewan (Provisional District), Northwest Territories (1886-06-02 - 1908-09-16)". History of Federal Ridings Since 1867. Library of Parliament. Retrieved 24 March 2020.

By-election: Hon. W. Laurier appointed Prime Minister, July 11, 1896

By-election on 19 December 1896
Party Candidate Votes
Liberal Thomas Osborne Davis 1,060
Conservative MCPHAIL, J.R. 876
1900 Canadian federal election
Party Candidate Votes
Liberal Thomas Osborne Davis 1,635
Conservative SPENCE, T.C. 894
1904 Canadian federal election
Party Candidate Votes
Liberal John Henderson Lamont 2,183
Conservative McKay, Thomas 1,347

See also

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