The 32nd Legislative Assembly of British Columbia sat from 1979 to 1983. The members were elected in the British Columbia general election held in May 1979.[1] The Social Credit Party led by Bill Bennett formed the government.[2] The New Democratic Party (NDP) led by Dave Barrett formed the official opposition.[3]
Harvey Schroeder served as speaker for the assembly until August 1982 when he resigned as speaker. Kenneth Walter Davidson replaced Schroeder as speaker in September 1982.[4]
The following members were elected to the assembly in 1979:[1]
Notes:
Affiliation | Members | |
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Social Credit | 31 | |
New Democratic | 26 | |
Total |
57 | |
Government Majority |
5 |
By-elections were held to replace members for various reasons:[1]
Electoral district | Member elected | Party | Election date | Reason |
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Kamloops | Claude Harry Richmond | Social Credit | May 14, 1981 | K.R. Mair resigned February 1, 1981, to become a talk show host |
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