The 17th Legislative Assembly of British Columbia sat from 1929 to 1933. The members were elected in the British Columbia general election held in June 1928. The Conservative Party, led by

Simon Fraser Tolmie Simon Fraser Tolmie, (25 January 1867 – 13 October 1937) was a veterinarian, farmer, politician, and the 21st premier of British Columbia, Canada. He was the final premier from the BC Conservative party. Early life Tolmie had a pione ...

, formed the government. James William Jones served as speaker for the assembly until his resignation in 1930. Jones was replaced by Cyril Francis Davie.

Members of the 17th General Assembly

The following members were elected to the assembly in 1928.: Notes:

Party standings

By-elections

By-elections were held for the following members appointed to the provincial cabinet, as was required at the time. This requirement was abolished in 1929. * William Atkinson, Minister of Agriculture, acclaimed October 22, 1928 * Nelson Seymour Lougheed, Minister of Public Works, acclaimed October 22, 1928 *

Robert Henry Pooley Robert Henry Pooley (September 19, 1878 – June 23, 1954) was a Canadian lawyer and political figure in British Columbia. He represented Esquimalt from 1912 to 1937 as a Conservative. Pooley was interim leader of the party from August 1924 ...

, Attorney-General, acclaimed October 22, 1928 * Frederick Parker Burden, Minister of Lands, acclaimed October 22, 1928 * Samuel Lyness Howe, Provincial Secretary and Minister of Fisheries, acclaimed October 22, 1928 *

, Premier, acclaimed October 22, 1928 *

William Alexander McKenzie William Alexander McKenzie (January 29, 1874 – July 8, 1966 ) was a builder and political figure in British Columbia. He represented Similkameen (electoral district), Similkameen in the Legislative Assembly of British Columbia from 1918 to 1 ...

, Minister of Mines, acclaimed October 22, 1928 * William Curtis Shelly, Minister of Finance, acclaimed October 22, 1928 *

Joshua Hinchcliffe Joshua Hinchcliffe (May 24, 1868 – 1954) was an English-born Anglican clergyman and political figure in British Columbia. He represented Victoria City in the Legislative Assembly of British Columbia from 1920 to 1933 as a Conservative. He ...

, Minister of Education, acclaimed October 22, 1928 By-elections were held to replace members for various other reasons: Notes:

Other changes

*In 1932 the

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became the

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. Tom Uphill continues to sit as a Labour member. *

Mackenzie Mackenzie, Mckenzie, MacKenzie, or McKenzie may refer to: People * Mackenzie (given name), a given name (including a list of people with the name) * Mackenzie (surname), a surname (including a list of people with the name) * Clan Mackenzie, a Sc ...

(dec. Michael Manson July 11, 1932)

Notes

References

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