The deputy premier of British Columbia is the representative of the premier of British Columbia in the Canadian province of British Columbia when the current premier is unable to attend functions executed by the premier.
The 1st Legislative Assembly of British Columbia sat from 1871 to 1875. The members were elected in the British Columbia general election held in October 1871. John Foster McCreight was called upon to form a cabinet. In December 1872, the government was defeated on a confidence motion and Amor De Cosmos subsequently formed a new cabinet. After De Cosmos was elected to the House of Commons in February 1874, George A. Walken became premier.
The Parliament of British Columbia is made of two elements: the lieutenant governor, and the Legislative Assembly of British Columbia. The Parliament of British Columbia has existed since the province joined Canada in 1871, before which it was preceded by the Parliament of the United Colony of British Columbia.
The 9th Legislative Assembly of British Columbia sat from 1900 to 1903. The members were elected in the British Columbia general election held in June 1900. James Dunsmuir served as Premier until he resigned in November 21, 1902. Dunsmuir was succeeded by Edward Gawler Prior, who was dismissed by the lieutenant governor for conflict of interest. Richard McBride became Premier in June 1902.
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. The British Columbia Conservative Party led by Richard McBride formed the government.
The 16th Legislative Assembly of British Columbia sat from 1924 to 1928. The members were elected in the British Columbia general election held in June 1924. The British Columbia Liberal Party, led by John Oliver, formed a minority government. Following Oliver's death in August 1927, John Duncan MacLean became Premier.
The Barrett ministry was the combined Cabinet that governed British Columbia from September 15, 1972, to December 22, 1975. It was led by Dave Barrett, the 26th premier of British Columbia, and consisted of members of the New Democratic Party.
The Tolmie ministry was the combined Cabinet that governed British Columbia from August 21, 1928, to November 15, 1933. It was led by Simon Fraser Tolmie, the 21st premier of British Columbia, and was composed of members of the Conservative Party.
The MacLean ministry was the combined Cabinet that governed British Columbia from August 20, 1927, to August 21, 1928. It was led by John Duncan MacLean, the 20th Premier of British Columbia, and was composed of members of the Liberal Party.
The Oliver ministry was the combined Cabinet that governed British Columbia from March 6, 1918, to August 7, 1927. It was led by John Oliver, the 19th premier of British Columbia, and was composed of members of the Liberal Party.
The Brewster ministry was the combined Cabinet that governed British Columbia from November 23, 1916, to March 1, 1918. It was led by Harlan Carey Brewster, the 18th premier of British Columbia, and was composed of members of the Liberal Party.
The Bowser ministry was the combined Cabinet that governed British Columbia from December 15, 1915, to November 23, 1916. It was led by William John Bowser, the 17th premier of British Columbia, and was composed of members of the Conservative Party.
The McBride ministry was the combined Cabinet that governed British Columbia from June 1, 1903, to December 15, 1915. It was led by Richard McBride, the 16th premier of British Columbia, and was composed of members of the Conservative Party.
The first Walkem ministry was the combined Cabinet that governed British Columbia from February 11, 1874, to January 27, 1876. It was led by George Anthony Walkem, the third premier of British Columbia. This ministry was the first of two cabinets led by Walkem, as he lost a vote of no-confidence in 1876 but was reinstated to the position following the 1878 British Columbia general election.
The second Walkem ministry was the combined Cabinet that governed British Columbia from June 25, 1878, to June 6, 1882. It was led by George Anthony Walkem, the fifth premier of British Columbia. This ministry was the second of two cabinets led by Walkem, as he served two non-consecutive terms as premier, the first being from 1874 to 1876.
The Robson ministry was the combined Cabinet that governed British Columbia from August 2, 1889, to June 29, 1892. It was led by John Robson, the ninth premier of British Columbia. Robson was appointed as premier following the death of incumbent premier A. E. B. Davie. Robson's cabinet was dissolved in 1892, when an accident during a trip to London, England, caused his premature death.
The A. E. B. Davie ministry was the combined Cabinet that governed British Columbia from April 1, 1887, to August 1, 1889. It was led by Alexander Edmund Batson Davie, the eighth premier of British Columbia.
The Theodore Davie ministry was the combined Cabinet that governed British Columbia from August 2, 1889, to June 29, 1892. It was led by Theodore Davie, the tenth premier of British Columbia. Davie became premier after the death of incumbent premier John Robson, following an accident during a diplomatic visit to London, England. The cabinet governed the province until Davie's resignation in 1895.
The McCreight ministry was the combined Cabinet that governed British Columbia from November 14, 1871, to December 23, 1872. It was led by John Foster McCreight, the first premier of British Columbia. The ministry was established following the first British Columbia general election held in October and November of 1871. It replaced an interim ministry that was selected to govern the province from August 17, 1871, until the first parliament of British Columbia could confirm an elected premier and cabinet.
