Deliberative assembly of the Parliament of British Columbia
The Legislative Assembly of British Columbia (French: Assemblée législative de la Colombie-Britannique) is the deliberative assembly of the Parliament of British Columbia, in the province of British Columbia, Canada. The other component of Parliament is the lieutenant governor of British Columbia. The assembly has 93 elected members[2] and meets in Victoria. Members are elected from provincial ridings and are referred to as members of the Legislative Assembly (MLAs). Bills passed by the assembly are given royal assent by the lieutenant governor in the name of the King of Canada.[3]
The current parliament is the 43rd Parliament. The most recent general election was held on October 19, 2024. Proceedings of the Legislative Assembly are broadcast by Hansard Broadcasting Services.
Recent parliaments
Officeholders
Until 2024
Speaker
Other chair occupants
Leaders
House leaders
Located in Victoria and officially opened in 1898 with a 150-metre-long facade (500 ft), central dome, two end pavilions, and a gilded statue of George Vancouver, the British Columbia Parliament Buildings is home to the Legislative Assembly
The Parliament Buildings roof with a gilded statue of George Vancouver
The legislative chamber
See also
References
- ^ Larsen, Karen (December 13, 2024). "B.C. NDP and B.C. Greens announce co-operation agreement". CBC News. Archived from the original on December 13, 2024. Retrieved December 14, 2024.
- ^ Engagement, Government Communications and Public. "Organizational structure - Province of British Columbia". www2.gov.bc.ca. Archived from the original on April 3, 2024. Retrieved April 5, 2024.
- ^ "Order of Her Majesty in Council admitting British Columbia into the Union, dated the 16th day of May 1871", legislation.gov.uk, The National Archives, SI 1871/
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