Jim Walding
Derek James Walding (May 9, 1937 – April 23, 2007) was a politician in Manitoba, Canada. He was a member of the Legislative Assembly of Manitoba from 1971 to 1988 and served as speaker of the assembly from 1982 to 1986. Walding was a member of the New Democratic Party of Manitoba (NDP). In 1988, he brought down the NDP government of Howard Pawley by voting against his party's budget. That was the first time in Canadian history that a majority government was defeated by a vote of one of its own party members.
Jim Walding | |
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| 24th Speaker of the Legislative Assembly of Manitoba | |
| In office February 25, 1982 – February 11, 1986 | |
| Premier | Howard Pawley |
| Preceded by | Harry Graham |
| Succeeded by | Myrna Phillips |
| Member of the Legislative Assembly of Manitoba for St. Vital | |
| In office April 5, 1971 – April 26, 1988 | |
| Preceded by | Jack Hardy |
| Succeeded by | Bob Rose |
| Personal details | |
| Born | May 9, 1937 Rushden, England |
| Died | April 23, 2007 (aged 69) Manitoba, Canada |
| Political party | New Democratic Party |
| Profession | Optician |
| Military service | |
| Branch/service | British Army |
| Unit | Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers |
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