Murray Downing (born February 7, 1956 in Virden, Manitoba) is a Canadian farmer and politician. In the Canadian federal election of 2004, he was a candidate of the Liberal Party of Canada in the southwestern Manitoba riding of Brandon-Souris. He was nominated as the Liberal Party of Canada candidate for Brandon-Souris once again in the Canadian federal election of 2006. February 7 is the 38th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar. ... 1956 (MCMLVI) was a leap year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Virden, Manitoba (pop. ... Motto: Gloriosus et Liber (Glorious and free) Other Canadian provinces and territories Capital Winnipeg Largest city Winnipeg Lieutenant-Governor John Harvard Premier Gary Doer (NDP) Area 647,797 km² (8th) • Land 553,556 km² • Water 64,241 km² (14. ... A Canadian federal election (more formally, the 38th general election) was held on June 28, 2004. ... The Liberal Party of Canada (French: Parti libéral du Canada) is a political party in Canada. ... Brandon—Souris is the name of a federal electoral district in Canada. ... The Liberal Party of Canada (French: Parti libéral du Canada) is a political party in Canada. ... Brandon—Souris is the name of a federal electoral district in Canada. ... A Canadian federal election (more formally, the 39th general election) will occur on January 23, 2006. ...

Downing took over the management of a family farm in 1975, and continues to operate it to this day. In recent years, he has been responsible for creating the Income Insurance Program, an organization for farmers affiliated with the Grassroots Producers group. In his capacity as leader of this group, he has led numerous meetings in rural communities in Manitoba and Saskatchewan. 1975 (MCMLXXV) was a common year starting on Wednesday (the link is to a full 1975 calendar). ... Motto: Multis E Gentibus Vires (From many peoples, strength) Other Canadian provinces and territories Capital Regina Largest city Saskatoon Lieutenant-Governor Lynda M. Haverstock Premier Lorne Calvert (NDP) Area 651,036 km² (7th) • Land 591,670 km² • Water 59,366 km² (9. ...

Downing became the Liberal Party candidate in Brandon-Souris after incumbent MP Rick Borotsik declined to run for either the Liberal or Conservative parties (originally a Progressive Conservative, Borotsik refused to campaign for the new Conservative Party after Stephen Harper became its leader). Downing received 8522 votes (about 25% of the total cast), finishing second to Conservative candidate Merv Tweed. Downing emphasized farmers's issues during the campaign. A Member of Parliament, or MP, is a representative elected by the voters of an electoral district to a parliament; in the Westminster system, specifically to the lower house. ... Rick Borotsik (born September 8, 1950 in Brandon, Manitoba) is a politician in Manitoba, Canada. ... The Conservative Party of Canada (French: Parti conservateur du Canada) is a right-of-centre political party in Canada, formed by the merger of the Canadian Alliance and the Progressive Conservative Party of Canada in December 2003. ... The Progressive Conservative Party of Canada (PC) was a Canadian centre-right conservative political party that existed from 1867 to 2003. ... The Honourable Stephen Joseph Harper, PC, MP, MA (born April 20, 1959, in Toronto, Ontario) is leader of the Conservative Party of Canada, and Leader of the Official Opposition. ... Mervin Tweed, MP (born August 6, 1955 in Medora, Manitoba) is a politician in Manitoba, Canada. ...