The 12th Legislative Assembly of British Columbia sat from 1910 to 1912. The members were elected in the British Columbia general election held in November 1909. [1] The British Columbia Conservative Party led by Richard McBride formed the government. [2]
David McEwen Eberts served as speaker. [3]
The following members were elected to the assembly in 1909.: [1]
Notes:
Affiliation | Members | |
Conservative | 38 | |
Liberal | 2 | |
Socialist | 2 | |
Total | 42 | |
Government Majority | 34 |
By-elections were held for the following members appointed to the provincial cabinet, as was required at the time: [1]
By-elections were held to replace members for various other reasons: [1]
Electoral district | Member elected | Party | Election date | Reason |
---|---|---|---|---|
Yale | Alexander Lucas | Conservative | December 12, 1910 [nb 1] | R. McBride resigned seat; elected in both Victoria City and Yale |
Notes:
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