McCreight ministry

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 formed	November 14, 1871 (1871-11-14)
Date dissolved	December 23, 1872 (1872-12-23)
People and organisations
Monarch	Victoria
Lieutenant Governor	Joseph Trutch
Premier	John Foster McCreight
Member parties	Non-partisan
History
Election	1871
Legislature term	1st Parliament of British Columbia
Predecessor	Interim ministry
Successor	De Cosmos ministry

List of ministers

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