Edward Schreyer (born December 21, 1935, Beausejour[?], Manitoba) is a former Governor-General of Canada (1979-1984) and Premier of Manitoba (1969-1977)
His political career began with his election to the Legislative Assembly of Manitoba as a member of the Cooperative Commonwealth Federation, representing the constituency of Brokenhead, from 1958 until 1965. Later in 1965, he ran as a member of the New Democratic Party and won election to the House of Commons.
In 1969, Schreyer returned to provincial politics, elected on June 8 as leader of the New Democratic Party of Mantioba. and subsequently served as Premier of Manitoba.
When he became Governor-General at the age of 43, he was the first ever Governor-General from Manitoba.
Following his term as Governor-General, Schreyer became Canadian High Commissioner to Australia, Papua New Guinea, the Solomon Islands, and Vanuatu. He held those positions until 1988.
External links
- Biography from Governor-General's web site (http://www.gg.ca/governor_general/history/bios/schreyer_e.asp)