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36th Parliament of British Columbia

36th Parliament of British Columbia

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The 36th Legislative Assembly of British Columbia sat from 1996 to 2001. The members were elected in the British Columbia general election held in May 1996.[1] The New Democratic Party (NDP) led by Glen Clark formed the government. Clark resigned as premier in August 1999; Dan Miller served as interim premier until a leadership election was held in February 2000 where Ujjal Dosanjh became party leader and premier.[2] The Liberals led by Gordon Campbell formed the official opposition.[3]

Glen Clark at the NDP convention in 2011.

Dale Lovick served as speaker for the assembly until 1998 when Gretchen Brewin became speaker. Brewin served as speaker until 2000; William James Hartley replaced Brewin as speaker for the remaining sessions.[4]

Members of the 36th General Assembly

The following members were elected to the assembly in 1996:[1]

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Notes:

    Party standings

    Affiliation Members
    New Democratic 39
    Liberal 33
    Reform 2
    Progressive Democrat 1
     Total
    		 75
     Government Majority
    		 3

    By-elections

    By-elections were held to replace members for various reasons:[1]

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    Notes:

      Other changes

      References

      1. [1]
        "Electoral History of British Columbia, Supplement, 1987–2001" (PDF). Elections BC. Retrieved 2012-02-18.
      2. [2]
        "Premiers of British Columbia 1871-" (PDF). BC Legislature. Retrieved 2011-09-23.
      3. [3]
        "Leaders of the Opposition in British Columbia 1903-" (PDF). BC Legislature. 2011-01-25. p. 1. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2011-02-20. Retrieved 2011-07-20.
      4. [4]
        "Speakers of the Legislative Assembly of British Columbia 1872-" (PDF). BC Legislature. Retrieved 2011-09-23.
      5. [5]
        "A checklist of members of the Legislature of British Columbia" (PDF). Legislative Library of British Columbia. 2013-05-16. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2013-06-27. Retrieved 2022-03-26.
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