Legislative_Assembly_of_British_Columbia

Legislative Assembly of British Columbia

Legislative Assembly of British Columbia

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. It is composed of the province's lieutenant governor, representing the Crown, and 87 elected members,[1] 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 legislature are given royal assent by the Canadian monarch, represented by the lieutenant governor.[2]

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Located in Victoria, British Columbia and officially opened in 1898 with a 150-metre-long facade (500 ft), central dome, two end pavilions, and a gold-covered statue of Captain George Vancouver, the British Columbia Parliament Buildings is home to the Legislative Assembly of British Columbia.
The Parliament Buildings roof with a gold-covered statue of Captain George Vancouver
The Legislative Buildings, Victoria, British Columbia
The Legislative Assembly of British Columbia in session, 1921
The legislative chamber
Parliament Buildings, Victoria, Vancouver island

The current Parliament is the 42nd Parliament. The most recent general election was held on October 24, 2020. Proceedings of the Legislative Assembly are broadcast to cable viewers in the province by Hansard Broadcasting Services.

Recent parliaments

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Officeholders

Speaker

Other chair occupants

Leaders

House leaders

See also

References

  1. [1]
    Engagement, Government Communications and Public. "Organizational structure - Province of British Columbia". www2.gov.bc.ca. Retrieved April 5, 2024.
  2. [2]
    "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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