Willard Phelps

Willard Leroy Phelps born 1941 in British Columbia; elected 1974 (resigned 1975) in Riverdale; elected 1985, 1989 in Hootalinqua, 1992 Ross River-Southern Lakes; elected 1974 Deputy Speaker; appointed March to May, 1985 Government Leader, Cabinet Minister; Opposition Leader 1985–1991; 1992–1996 Cabinet Minister; Progressive Conservative, Independent.

Sound Clip Summary

October 2, 1985 – Willard Phelps comments on the disappointing Speech from the Throne with its lack of new initiatives and new directions and for not providing the opportunity for constructive opposition.

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Yukon Archives, Yukon Legislative Assembly sound recordings, Willard_Phelps.mp3