In British Columbia, a provincial section of the CCF was also founded in 1932, and faced its first electoral test the following year. In 1933 the BC CCF elected 7 MLAs and became the Official Opposition. But disagreements over the best course for achieving progress, led almost immediately to a split in the party. Those who followed a cautious social gospel approach were outnumbered by those who emphasized a more socialist, class approach to politics. The split cost the CCF the role of Opposition in 1937, but in 1941 they once again became the Official Opposition. For the next 20 years the CCF would be a powerful voice for both democratic socialist ideals and practical ideas like Medicare.
CCF founded in BC
