John Horgan
John Joseph Horgan (born August 7, 1959) is a former Canadian politician. He was the 36th Premier of British Columbia from July 2017 until November 18, 2022. He was the leader of the British Columbia New Democratic Party since May 4, 2014 until October 21, 2022.
John Horgan MLA | |
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| 36th Premier of British Columbia | |
| In office July 18, 2017 – November 18, 2022 | |
| Monarch | Elizabeth II |
| Lieutenant Governor | Judith Guichon Janet Austin |
| Deputy | Carole James |
| Preceded by | Christy Clark |
| Succeeded by | David Eby |
| Leader of the Opposition in the Legislative Assembly of British Columbia | |
| In office May 4, 2014 – July 18, 2017 | |
| Preceded by | Adrian Dix |
| Succeeded by | Christy Clark |
| Leader of the BC New Democratic Party | |
| In office May 4, 2014 – October 21, 2022 | |
| Preceded by | Adrian Dix |
| Succeeded by | David Eby |
| Member of the British Columbia Legislative Assembly for Malahat-Juan de Fuca | |
| In office May 17, 2005 – May 12, 2009 | |
| Preceded by | Brian Kerr |
| Succeeded by | riding dissolved |
| Member of the British Columbia Legislative Assembly for Juan de Fuca | |
| In office May 12, 2009 – May 9, 2017 | |
| Preceded by | riding established |
| Succeeded by | riding dissolved |
| Member of the British Columbia Legislative Assembly for Langford-Juan de Fuca | |
| In office May 9, 2017 – March 31, 2023 | |
| Preceded by | riding established |
| Succeeded by | to be elected |
| Official Opposition House Leader | |
| In office April 26, 2011 – March 18, 2014 | |
| Preceded by | Mike Farnworth |
| Succeeded by | Bruce Ralston |
| Opposition Energy Critic | |
| In office April 26, 2011 – March 18, 2014 | |
| Preceded by | Doug Donaldson |
| Personal details | |
| Born | John Joseph Horgan August 7, 1959 Victoria, British Columbia, Canada |
| Nationality | Canadian |
| Political party | British Columbia New Democratic |
| Spouse(s) | Ellie Horgan |
| Children | 2 |
| Alma mater | Trent University (BA, 1983) University of Sydney (MA, 1986) |
| Occupation | Public servant, consultant |
Following the leadership election, he was appointed the Official Opposition Critic for Energy, and Opposition House Leader.[1] He was replaced by Bruce Ralston as Opposition House Leader following his entry into the 2014 leadership election.
On November 4, 2021, Horgan announced that he had a malignant tumor in his throat and needed radiation treatment.[2] On June 28, 2022, Horgan said he would step down as both premier and leader of the BC NDP party when a new leader was been selected.[3]
References
- "Dix announces BC NDP shadow cabinet". The Tyee, April 26, 2011.
- "B.C. Premier John Horgan diagnosed with cancer, to begin radiation treatment". CBC News. Retrieved June 6, 2023.
- "John Horgan to step down as B.C. premier, asks party to hold fall leadership race". Global News. Retrieved June 6, 2023.
Other websites
- John Horgan NDP Caucus page Archived 2018-08-12 at the Wayback Machine
- John Horgan MLA Archived 2018-07-14 at the Wayback Machine
- Legislative Assembly of British Columbia
- John Horgan's Web Page for the 2014 BC NDP Leadership Campaign