Carolyne Morrison
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Carolyne Alexandra Morrison (February 18, 1905 in Ridgeville, Manitoba
– August 24, 1997) was a politician
in Manitoba, Canada
. She was a Progressive Conservative
member of the Legislative Assembly of Manitoba
from 1960 to 1969.
Morrison was educated at Emerson, Manitoba
, and did teacher training in Brandon
. She was a teacher and homemaker prior to her entry into politics. Her husband, Hugh Morrison, was a member of the Manitoba Assembly from 1936 to 1957.
She was first elected to the legislature in a by-election
on December 9, 1960, winning easy election in the rural, southern riding of Pembina. In the 1962 election
, she defeated Liberal
Charles Cousins by 211 votes. She won a greater margin victory in the 1966 election
, and did not run in 1969. Morrison was never appointed to cabinet.
She was one of only two women in the Manitoba legislature during the 1960s (the other being fellow Progressive Conservative Thelma Forbes
), and only the fifth woman ever elected to the legislature.
She died at age 92, after suffering from Alzheimer's.
Manitoba
Manitoba is a Canadian prairie province with an area of . The province has over 110,000 lakes and has a largely continental climate because of its flat topography. Agriculture, mostly concentrated in the fertile southern and western parts of the province, is vital to the province's economy; other...
– August 24, 1997) was a politician
Politician
A politician, political leader, or political figure is an individual who is involved in influencing public policy and decision making...
in Manitoba, Canada
Canada
Canada is a North American country consisting of ten provinces and three territories. Located in the northern part of the continent, it extends from the Atlantic Ocean in the east to the Pacific Ocean in the west, and northward into the Arctic Ocean...
. She was a Progressive Conservative
Progressive Conservative Party of Manitoba
The Progressive Conservative Party of Manitoba is the only right wing political party in Manitoba, Canada. It is also the official opposition party in the Legislative Assembly of Manitoba.-Origins and early years:...
member of the Legislative Assembly of Manitoba
Legislative Assembly of Manitoba
The Legislative Assembly of Manitoba and the lieutenant governor form the Legislature of Manitoba, the legislature of the Canadian province of Manitoba. Fifty-seven members are elected to this assembly in provincial general elections, all in single-member constituencies with first-past-the-post...
from 1960 to 1969.
Morrison was educated at Emerson, Manitoba
Emerson, Manitoba
Emerson is a town in south central Manitoba, Canada, with a population of 655. The town is named after writer Ralph Waldo Emerson.Emerson is located on the east bank of the Red River, just north of the border with the United States at the point where Manitoba, Minnesota, and North Dakota meet. ...
, and did teacher training in Brandon
Brandon, Manitoba
Brandon is the second largest city in Manitoba, Canada, and is located in the southwestern area of the province. Brandon is the largest city in the Westman region of Manitoba. The city is located along the Assiniboine River. Spruce Woods Provincial Park and CFB Shilo are a relatively short distance...
. She was a teacher and homemaker prior to her entry into politics. Her husband, Hugh Morrison, was a member of the Manitoba Assembly from 1936 to 1957.
She was first elected to the legislature in a by-election
By-election
A by-election is an election held to fill a political office that has become vacant between regularly scheduled elections....
on December 9, 1960, winning easy election in the rural, southern riding of Pembina. In the 1962 election
Manitoba general election, 1962
Manitoba's general election of December 16, 1962 was held to elect Members of the Legislative Assembly of the Province of Manitoba, Canada. It resulted in a second majority victory for the Progressive Conservative Party under the leadership of Dufferin Roblin...
, she defeated Liberal
Manitoba Liberal Party
The Manitoba Liberal Party is a political party in Manitoba, Canada. Its roots can be traced to the late nineteenth-century, following the province's creation in 1870.-Origins and early development :...
Charles Cousins by 211 votes. She won a greater margin victory in the 1966 election
Manitoba general election, 1966
The Manitoba general election held on June 23, 1966, was held to elect Members of the Legislative Assembly of the Province of Manitoba, Canada. It resulted in a third consecutive majority win for the Progressive Conservative Party led by Dufferin Roblin...
, and did not run in 1969. Morrison was never appointed to cabinet.
She was one of only two women in the Manitoba legislature during the 1960s (the other being fellow Progressive Conservative Thelma Forbes
Thelma Forbes
Thelma Bessie Forbes is a former politician in Manitoba, Canada. She was a Progressive Conservative member of the Legislative Assembly of Manitoba from 1959 to 1969, and served as a cabinet minister in the governments of Dufferin Roblin and Walter Weir...
), and only the fifth woman ever elected to the legislature.
She died at age 92, after suffering from Alzheimer's.