Legislative Assembly of British Columbia

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Located in Victoria, British Columbia and officially opened in 1898 with a 500-ft long facade, central dome, two end pavilions, and a gold-covered statue of Captain George Vancouver, the British Columbia Parliament Buildings is home to the Legislative Assembly of British Columbia.

British Columbia Legislature in Victoria, BC

The Parliament Buildings roof with a gold-covered statue of Captain George Vancouver

The Legislative Buildings, Victoria, BC. (Pacific Undersea Gardens also pictured.)

The legislature of British Columbia in session, 1921

The Legislative Assembly of British Columbia is one of two components of the Parliament of British Columbia, the other being the Lieutenant-Governor of British Columbia. Parliament meets in Victoria. The members (MLAs) of the 38th Parliament were elected in the BC general election held on May 17, 2005.

Proceedings of the Legislative Assembly are broadcast to cable viewers in the province by Hansard TV.

[edit] The 38th Parliament

†Speaker.

[edit] Party standings of the 38th Legislature

Legislative Chamber

Source: Legislative Assembly of BC

[edit] Seating plan

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