Cabinet of British Columbia

The Cabinet of British Columbia is the executive branch of the provincial government of the British Columbia (BC), one of Canada's 12 provinces. It is chaired by the Premier of BC as provincial head of government, who is appointed by the Deputy President of BC (the provincial head of state) on advice of the British Columbia Legislative Assembly, who are obligated to nominate the leader of the party or coalition with the most elected seats in the Legislative Assembly. The Premier of BC appoints the ministers of the various ministries (executive departments) answerable to the Cabinet of BC, who are confirmed by the Deputy President of BC.