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33rd Parliament of British Columbia

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The 33rd Legislative Assembly of British Columbia sat from 1983 to 1986. The members were elected in the British Columbia general election held in May 1983. The Social Credit Party led by Bill Bennett formed the government. After Bennett retired in 1986, Bill Vander Zalm became Premier. The New Democratic Party (NDP) led by Dave Barrett formed the official opposition. After Barrett resigned his seat in 1984, Bob Skelly became party leader.

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Kenneth Walter Davidson served as speaker for the assembly.

Members of the 33rd General Assembly

The following members were elected to the assembly in 1983:

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By-elections

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

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Other changes

  • Graham Lea becomes an Independent on June 20, 1984 and on February 8, 1985 he forms the United Party. He dissolves the United Party to join the Progressive Conservatives on March 26, 1986.
  • Al Passarell joins Social Credit on October 22, 1985.
  • South Peace River (res. Donald McGray Phillips April 28, 1986.)
  • Yale-Lillooet (res. Thomas Manville Waterland August 5, 1986.)
  • Langley (res. Robert Howard McClelland August 7, 1986.)

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