In the 1991 provincial election, Harcourt led the NDP back to power, defeating the Social Credit party led by Rita Johnston. This marked the first time that the NDP had been in power since 1975. Harcourt was the 30th premier of BC.
He resigned as premier in February 1996 as the result of "Bingogate", a scandal in which an NDP member, David Stupich, used money raised by a charity bingo to fund the party. While Harcourt had nothing to do with the scandal, he took political responsibility for it. He was succeeded as Premier of B.C. by Glen Clark, who also ended up resigning as the result of another scandal.
After serving as premier, Harcourt was associated with the University of British Columbia. He was involved in research relating to cities.
He was injured in a near fatal fall in November 2002, which resulted in a severe spinal-cord injury, from which he has since astonished doctors with a rapid recovery.
Michael Franklin Harcourt (born Edmonton January 6, 1943) served as the 30th Premier of the province of British Columbia in Canada from 1991 to 1996, and before that as mayor of BC's major city, Vancouver from 1980 to 1986.
Harcourt resigned as premier in February 1996 as the result of "Bingogate", a scandal in which an NDP member, David Stupich, used money raised by a charity bingo to fund the party.
It was not believed that Harcourt had anything to do with the scandal, but he took responsibility for it.
Harcourt's previous political experience included serving as a Vancouver Alderman (1972-1980) and as Mayor of Vancouver (1980-1986).
He was injured in a near fatal fall in November 2002 which resulted in a severe spinal-cord injury, from which he has since astonished doctors with a rapid recovery.
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