Prior ministry

The Prior ministry was the combined Cabinet that governed British Columbia from November 21, 1902, to June 1, 1903.

It was formed during the 9th Parliament, after Premier James Dunsmuir resigned and named Prior as his successor.

[3] It is also the last time in Canadian political history that a lieutenant governor dismissed a premier.

[6] William Wallace Burns McInnes was appointed to replace him, in addition to his role as president of the council.

[7] Following the eruption of a scandal involving the improper granting of land,[8] Prior fired the two ministers implicated, David McEwen Eberts and Wilmer Cleveland Wells.