Legislative Assembly of British Columbia
Legislative Assembly of British Columbia | |
|---|---|
| 43rd Parliament of British Columbia | |
| Type | |
| Type | |
| Sovereign | The lieutenant governor (representing the King of Canada) |
| History | |
| Founded | July 20, 1871 |
| Preceded by | Legislative Council |
| Leadership | |
Opposition House leader | |
| Structure | |
| Seats | 93 |
Political groups | His Majesty's Government
His Majesty's Loyal Opposition
Parties without official status
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| Elections | |
Last election | October 19, 2024 |
Next election | On or before October 21, 2028 |
| Meeting place | |
| Parliament Buildings, Victoria, British Columbia, Canada | |
| Website | |
| www | |
The Legislative Assembly of British Columbia (French: Assemblée législative de la Colombie-Britannique) is the deliberative assembly of the Legislature of British Columbia, in the province of British Columbia, Canada. The legislature also includes the lieutenant governor of British Columbia. The assembly has 93 elected members and meets in Victoria. Members are elected from provincial ridings and are referred to as members of the Legislative Assembly (MLAs). Bills passed by the assembly are given royal assent by the lieutenant governor in the name of the King of Canada.
The current legislature is the 43rd Parliament. The most recent general election was held on October 19, 2024. Proceedings of the Legislative Assembly are broadcast by Hansard Broadcasting Services.