The 17th Legislative Assembly of British Columbia sat from 1929 to 1933. The members were elected in the British Columbia general election held in June 1928.[1] The Conservative Party, led by Simon Fraser Tolmie, formed the government.[2]
James William Jones served as speaker for the assembly until his resignation in 1930. Jones was replaced by Cyril Francis Davie.[3]
Members of the 17th General Assembly
editThe following members were elected to the assembly in 1928.:[1]
Notes:
Party standings
edit| Affiliation | Members | |
|---|---|---|
| Conservative | 35 | |
| Liberal | 12 | |
| Independent Labour | 1 | |
| Total |
48 | |
| Government Majority |
22 | |
By-elections
editBy-elections were held for the following members appointed to the provincial cabinet, as was required at the time. This requirement was abolished in 1929.[1]
- William Atkinson, Minister of Agriculture,[4] acclaimed October 22, 1928
- Nelson Seymour Lougheed, Minister of Public Works,[5] acclaimed October 22, 1928
- Robert Henry Pooley, Attorney-General,[6] acclaimed October 22, 1928
- Frederick Parker Burden, Minister of Lands,[7] acclaimed October 22, 1928
- Samuel Lyness Howe, Provincial Secretary and Minister of Fisheries,[8] acclaimed October 22, 1928
- Simon Fraser Tolmie, Premier,[9] acclaimed October 22, 1928
- William Alexander McKenzie, Minister of Mines,[8] acclaimed October 22, 1928
- William Curtis Shelly, Minister of Finance,[10] acclaimed October 22, 1928
- Joshua Hinchcliffe, Minister of Education,[11] acclaimed October 22, 1928
By-elections were held to replace members for various other reasons:[1]
| Electoral district | Member elected | Party | Election date | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Okanagan | George Heggie | Conservative | July 2, 1930[nb 1] | W.F. Kennedy resigned May 19, 1930; named to Liquor Control Board |
| North Vancouver | Jack Loutet | Conservative | November 5, 1930 | I.A. MacKenzie resigned June 27, 1930; named to federal cabinet |
| Fort George | Roy Walter Alward | Conservative | January 7, 1931 | F.P. Burden resigned June 27, 1930; named Agent-General January 1, 1931 |
| The Islands | MacGregor Fullerton MacIntosh | Conservative | February 10, 1931[nb 1] | C.W. Peck resigned January 3, 1931; named to Canada Pension Tribunal |
| Columbia | Thomas King | Liberal | December 19, 1931 | J.A. Buckham died October 12, 1931 |
Notes:
Other changes
edit- In 1932 the Independent Labour Party became the Socialist Party.Tom Uphill continues to sit as a Labour member.
- Mackenzie (dec. Michael Manson July 11, 1932)
References
edit- ^ a b c d "Electoral History of British Columbia 1871-1986" (PDF). Elections BC. Retrieved 2020-08-31.
- ^ "Premiers of British Columbia 1871-" (PDF). BC Legislature. Retrieved 2011-09-23.
- ^ "Speakers of the Legislative Assembly of British Columbia 1872-" (PDF). BC Legislature. Retrieved 2011-09-23.
- ^ "The Decline and Fall of Stabilization: The Operation of the Committee of Direction and After". Living Landscapes. Royal BC Museum. Archived from the original on 2012-04-04. Retrieved 2011-10-31.
- ^ Harvey, R G (2004). Head on!: collisions of egos, ethics, and politics in B.C.'s transportation. Heritage House Publishing. p. 61. ISBN 1-894384-75-X. Retrieved 2011-10-29.
- ^ "Fort Victoria Brick Project Name List". City of Victoria. Archived from the original on 2007-11-11. Retrieved 2011-09-07.
- ^ "Forest Service History". Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations. Retrieved 2011-10-31.
- ^ a b Normandin, A L (1931). Canadian Parliamentary Guide 1931.
- ^ Simon Fraser Tolmie – Parliament of Canada biography
- ^ McMartin, Will (November 26, 2008). "The Great Depression in BC". The Tyee. Retrieved 2011-10-28.
- ^ "Measure Introduced to Aid Dependents Great War Veterans". Calgary Herald. January 31, 1930. p. 2. Retrieved 2011-10-27.