The 2017 provincial election in British Columbia was held on May 9, 2017. It was a significant event where voters elected members to the Legislative Assembly of British Columbia. The main political parties involved were the British Columbia New Democratic Party (NDP), the British Columbia Liberal Party, and the Green Party of British Columbia. The election resulted in a minority government led by the NDP, which formed a coalition with the Green Party. This marked a shift in political power, as the Liberal Party, which had been in power for 16 years, lost its majority. The election highlighted key issues such as housing affordability and environmental policies.