The McCreight ministry was the combined Cabinet that governed British Columbia from November 14, 1871, to December 23, 1872. It was led by John Foster McCreight, the first premier of British Columbia. The ministry was established following the first British Columbia general election held in October and November 1871. It replaced an interim ministry that was selected to govern the province from August 17, 1871, until the first parliament of British Columbia could confirm an elected premier and cabinet.

McCreight ministry

1st ministry of British Columbia
Date formedNovember 14, 1871 (1871-11-14)
Date dissolvedDecember 23, 1872 (1872-12-23)
People and organisations
MonarchVictoria
Lieutenant GovernorJoseph Trutch
PremierJohn Foster McCreight
Member partiesNon-partisan
History
Election1871
Legislature term1st Parliament of British Columbia
PredecessorInterim ministry
SuccessorDe Cosmos ministry

List of ministers

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McCreight ministry by portfolio[1]
Portfolio Minister Tenure
Start End
Premier of British Columbia John Foster McCreight November 14, 1871 December 23, 1872
President of the Council Henry Holbrook April 26, 1872 December 23, 1872
Attorney General John Foster McCreight November 14, 1871 December 23, 1872
Chief Commissioner of Lands and Works Henry Holbrook November 14, 1871 January 12, 1872
George Anthony Walkem January 12, 1872 December 23, 1872
Provincial Secretary[a] Alexander Rocke Robertson November 14, 1871 December 23, 1872
Member without Portfolio Henry Holbrook January 15, 1872 April 26, 1872

References

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  1. ^ "Colonial Secretary" from November 14, 1871 to April 11, 1872
  1. ^ "British Columbia Executive Council Appointments (1871-1986)" (PDF). Legislative Library of British Columbia. p. 16. Retrieved September 3, 2024.