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]
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]
The following members were elected to the assembly in 1996: [1]
Affiliation | Members | |
---|---|---|
New Democratic | 39 | |
Liberal | 33 | |
Reform | 2 | |
Progressive Democrat | 1 | |
Total | 75 | |
Government Majority | 3 |
By-elections were held to replace members for various reasons: [1]
Electoral district | Member elected | Party | Election date | Reason |
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Surrey-White Rock | Gordon Hogg | Liberal | September 15, 1997 | Wilf Hurd resigned May 2, 1997 |
Parksville-Qualicum | Judith Reid | Liberal | December 14, 1998 | Paul Reitsma resigned June 23, 1998 |
Delta South | Val Roddick | Liberal | December 7, 1999 | Fred Gingell died July 6, 1999 |