Douglas Edmondson

Douglas Edmondson

Douglas Edmondson was a political figure in Manitoba, Canada during the 1980s. He was the first leader of that province's Confederation of Regions Party,[1] although he never actually ran in a provincial election.

The federal CoR was founded by Elmer Knutson shortly before the Canadian general election of 1984. The party's platform called for more powers to be devolved to the provinces (although unlike the Western Canada Concept, it did not call for separation from Canada). It also opposed the extension of French-language rights outside of Quebec.

Edmondson became the first leader of Manitoba's provincial CoR soon after the federal party was founded. He had previously been as Progressive Conservative, and had served for a time as President of the party's Portage--Marquette riding association. He was himself a candidate in Portage—Marquette in the federal election of 1984, receiving 6957 votes and finishing second to Tory incumbent Charlie Mayer, who received 15378.

The CoR subsequently declined in popular support, and Edmondson stepped down as its leader before the provincial election of 1986.

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