The 29th Legislative Assembly of British Columbia sat from 1970 to 1972. The members were elected in the British Columbia general election held in August 1969. The Social Credit Party led by

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formed the government. The

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(NDP) led by

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formed the

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served as speaker for the assembly.

Members of the 29th General Assembly

The following members were elected to the assembly in 1969: Notes:

Party standings

By-elections

None

Other changes

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becomes an Independent on August 17, 1971. He joins the Progressive Conservatives in January 1972. *

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joins the Progressive Conservatives on March 22, 1972.

References

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