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 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.
McCreight ministry | |
|---|---|
 1st ministry of British Columbia | |
| Date formed | November 14, 1871 |
| Date dissolved | December 23, 1872 |
| People and organisations | |
| Monarch | Victoria |
| Lieutenant Governor | Joseph Trutch |
| Premier | John Foster McCreight |
| Member parties | Non-partisan |
| History | |
| Election | 1871 |
| Legislature term | 1st Parliament of British Columbia |
| Predecessor | Interim ministry |
| Successor | De Cosmos ministry |
List of ministers
edit| Portfolio | Minister | Tenure | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Start | End | ||
| Premier of British Columbia | John Foster McCreight | November 14, 1871 | December 23, 1872 |
| President of the Council | Henry Holbrook | April 26, 1872 | December 23, 1872 |
| Attorney General | John Foster McCreight | November 14, 1871 | December 23, 1872 |
| Chief Commissioner of Lands and Works | Henry Holbrook | November 14, 1871 | January 12, 1872 |
| George Anthony Walkem | January 12, 1872 | December 23, 1872 | |
| Provincial Secretary[a] | Alexander Rocke Robertson | November 14, 1871 | December 23, 1872 |
| Member without Portfolio | Henry Holbrook | January 15, 1872 | April 26, 1872 |
References
edit- ^ "Colonial Secretary" from November 14, 1871 to April 11, 1872
- ^ "British Columbia Executive Council Appointments (1871-1986)" (PDF). Legislative Library of British Columbia. p. 16. Retrieved September 3, 2024.
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