It was led by Duff Pattullo, the 22nd premier of British Columbia, and was composed of members of the Liberal Party.

The Pattullo ministry was established following the 1933 election, in which the Liberal Party won a majority government.

[5] The next day, Pattullo announced his resignation as premier, and Hart invited Royal Maitland, the Conservative leader, to join a coalition.

[8] Two days later, on November 17, Finance Minister John Hart stepped down over the coalition issue as well.

[9] They were followed, on November 19, by Norman William Whittaker, who cited Hart and Pearson's resignations as evidence of Pattullo's crumbling support and authority.