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23rd Parliament of British Columbia

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The 23rd Legislative Assembly of British Columbia sat from February 1953 to March 1953. The members were elected in the British Columbia general election held in June 1952. The Social Credit Party led by W. A. C. Bennett formed the government. The Co-operative Commonwealth Federation led by Harold Winch formed the official opposition.

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Thomas James Irwin served as speaker for the assembly.

The government was defeated on Bill 79, known as the "Ralston formula", on March 24.

Members of the 23rd General Assembly

The following members were elected to the assembly in 1952:

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By-elections

By-elections were held to replace members for various reasons:

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Other changes

  • Lillooet (dec. Ernest Crawford Carson October 21, 1952)
  • Vancouver-Point Grey (dec. Albert Reginald MacDougall January 20, 1953)
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    23rd Parliament of British Columbia Wikipedia