The Association of Former M.L.A.s of British Columbia is a non-profit corporation under the Association of Former M.L.As o.f British Columbia Act. [SBC 1998]. For information about the Association's objectives, please see the page on Legislation. The Association is strictly non-partisan, regardless of members’ past or present political affiliation.

In addition to an annual dinner for Members often held at Government House, the Association:

  • Continues to produce Orders of the Day (OOTD), the highly sought-after Association newsletter. Ten issues of OOTD are released each year covering topics relevant to the major times and events in British Columbia history.

  • Administers the AFMLABC Hugh Curtis BC Youth Parliament Fund which provides financial assistance to two participants in the annual British Columbia Youth Parliament.

  • Provides four annual scholarships to undergraduate students with an interest in political science studies at UVic and UNBC.

  • Provides advice to the Speaker of the Legislature upon request.

 

2024/2025 executive officers


Dave Hayer, President (MLA, Surrey-Tynehead, 2001-20013)
Diane Thorne, Vice President (MLA Coquitlam-Maillardville, 2005-2013)
John Les, Past President (MLA Chilliwack-Sumas, 2001-2013)
Patrick Wong, Treasurer (MLA Vancouver-Kensington, 2001-2005)
Bruce Strachan, Secretary (MLA Prince George South, 1979-1991)
Penny Priddy, Chair Editorial Board (MLA Surrey-Newton, 1991-2001)
Ken Jones, Membership Chair (Surrey-Cloverdale 1991-1996)
Directors: Richard Lee, Harry Bloy, Tim Stevenson and Ida Chong