McCreight ministry | |
|---|---|
 1st ministry of British Columbia | |
| Date formed | November 14, 1871 |
| Date dissolved | December 23, 1872 |
| 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 |
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.