32nd Canadian Parliament


The 32nd Canadian Parliament was in session from April 14, 1980, until July 9, 1984. The membership was set by the 1980 federal election on February 18, 1980, and it only changed slightly due to resignations and by-elections prior to being dissolved before the 1984 election.
It was controlled by a Liberal Party majority, led first by Prime Minister Pierre Trudeau and the 22nd Canadian Ministry, and then by Prime Minister John Turner and the 23rd Canadian Ministry. The Official Opposition was the Progressive Conservative Party, led first by Joe Clark, and then Brian Mulroney.
The [Speaker of the House of Commons of Canada|House of Commons of Canada|Speaker] was Jeanne Sauvé then Cyril Lloyd Francis.
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There were two sessions of the 32nd Parliament:
SessionStartEnd
1stApril 14, 1980November 30, 1983
2ndDecember 7, 1983July 9, 1984

Party standings

The party standings as of the election and as of dissolution were as follows:
* After dissolution but before turning over power, Prime Minister John Turner filled ten of the Senate vacancies with Liberal members, for a total caucus of 74.

Legislation and motions

Act's which received royal assent under 32nd Parliament

1st Session

Public acts
Local and private acts

2nd Session

Public acts
Local and private acts

Members of the House of Commons

Members of the House of Commons in the 32nd parliament arranged by province.
Key:
  • Party leaders are italicized.
  • Parliamentary secretaries is indicated by "".
  • Cabinet ministers are in boldface.
  • The Prime Minister is both.
  • The Speaker is indicated by "".