Sterling Lyon
Premier of Manitoba from 1977 to 1981 · Canada · On the map · Politicians · Lived 1927 to 2010 · aged 83
Sterling Rufus Lyon was a Canadian lawyer, cabinet minister, and the 17th premier of Manitoba from 1977 to 1981. His government introduced several fiscally-conservative measures, and was sometimes seen as a local version of the government of Margaret Thatcher in the United Kingdom.
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He also successfully fought for the inclusion of the notwithstanding clause in the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms.
Country
Canada
Category
Politicians
Type
Politician
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1927 to 2010 · aged 83
