Dosanjh ministry
The Dosanjh ministry was the combined Cabinet (formally the Executive Council of British Columbia) that governed British Columbia from February 24, 2000, to June 5, 2001. It was led by Ujjal Dosanjh, the 33rd premier of British Columbia, and consisted of members of the New Democratic Party (NDP).
Dosanjh ministry | |
|---|---|
33rd ministry of British Columbia | |
Ujjal Dosanjh in 2011 | |
| Date formed | February 24, 2000 |
| Date dissolved | June 5, 2001 |
| People and organisations | |
| Monarch | Elizabeth II |
| Lieutenant Governor | Garde Gardom |
| Premier | Ujjal Dosanjh |
| Deputy Premier | Joy MacPhail |
| Member party | New Democratic Party |
| Status in legislature | Majority |
| Opposition party | Liberal Party |
| Opposition leader | Gordon Campbell |
| History | |
| Legislature term(s) | 36th Parliament of British Columbia |
| Predecessor | Miller ministry |
| Successor | Campbell ministry |
The Dosanjh ministry was in office for the last fourteen months of the 36th Parliament of British Columbia. It was the third ministry to exist during that parliament, following the Glen Clark ministry (1996–1999) and the Miller ministry (1999–2000). Dosanjh was sworn in as premier on February 24, 2000, with his initial cabinet following five days later.
Following the 2001 election, which the NDP lost, it was replaced by the Campbell ministry.
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