Legislative Assembly of British Columbia

Legislative Assembly of British Columbia
43rd Parliament of British Columbia
Type
Type
SovereignThe lieutenant governor (representing the King of Canada)
History
FoundedJuly 20, 1871 (1871-07-20)
Preceded byLegislative Council
Leadership
David Eby, NDP
since November 18, 2022
John Rustad, Conservative
since November 12, 2024
Mike Farnworth, NDP
since November 18, 2024
Opposition House leader
Á'a:líya Warbus, Conservative
since November 20, 2024
Structure
Seats93
Political groups
His Majesty's Government
  •   New Democratic (47)

Confidence and supply

His Majesty's Loyal Opposition

Other

Elections
Last election
October 19, 2024
Next election
On or before October 21, 2028
Meeting place
Parliament Buildings, Victoria, British Columbia, Canada
Website
www.leg.bc.ca

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 other component of the Legislature is 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.