James Douglas Society

A public interest organization dedicated to promoting awareness and appreciation of British Columbian and Canadian history, heritage, and civic traditions.

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We built monuments in this country once.
We'll do it again.

Happy Canada Day 🇨🇦

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The stress of the Depression fractured the BC Conservative Party into various groups, who lost to the Liberal party of Duff Patulo in 1933.

It also gave rise to the CCF party, which eventually became the NDP.

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On October 24th 2026, the B.C. Conservative Party won government for the first time in a century!

So let’s take a look back to when Simon Fraser Tolmie lead his Conservative Party to victory, campaigning under the slogan: “British Columbia, Canada, and the Empire”

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During the early 1930s, the Great Depression arrived in BC. Like other parts of the world, it was a tough time.

Tolmie established work camps and invested in infrastructure projects as unemployment relief.

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Bennett's early election gamble paid off. He won a huge majority and Social Credit went on to govern British Columbia for 20 years.

How will history look back at this election? Only time will tell!

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British Columbia votes again on October 24!

Just 735 days since the last election on October 19, 2024. That makes this the third-shortest gap between elections in BC history.

What are the other two? 🧵

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However, the minority government didn’t last long. Bennett was hungry for a majority, and engineered the Socred’s own defeat in a confidence vote.

The government fell & the subsequent election was held on June 9th, 1953. That made it three days shy of a year between elections!

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Sir James Douglas was indeed a great leader of British Columbia, and his legacy deserves more than selective praise.

To truly honour him means protecting his monuments and celebrating his history. BC’s heroes deserve lasting respect from the Premier, not just when it’s politically convenient.

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Premier Eby praises former BC Gov. James Douglas for standing strong against the United States:

"When American expansionism pushed north, he stood up and ensured we could set our own direction."

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The organized Labour movement has an undeniable place in the history of British Columbia.

This Labour Day, we salute the hardworking men and women who poured out their sweat and blood to built this Province.

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Honouring the King of Canada and our brave countrymen who gave their lives for the liberation of Europe. Fantastic! 🇨🇦

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#vertical20

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From the James Douglas Society: Happy BC Day!

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Their negotiations shaped BC’s entry into Canada. The “Terms of Union”, as it became known, is still part of the Constitution of Canada.

Today, let’s remember these men and their impact on British Columbia.

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July 20th, 1871: British Columbia joins Confederation as Canada’s 6th province.

Today we celebrate 155 years as part of this great country! 🇨🇦

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Carrall was a physician from Nanaimo. He rounded out the delegation and later became one of BC’s first senators after the province joined Confederation.