John Robson was a Canadian journalist, politician, and historian who served as the Premier of British Columbia from 1889 to 1892. He was a member of the Conservative Party and was known for his support of economic development and his efforts to attract investment to the province. Robson was born in New Brunswick in 1824 and moved to British Columbia in the 1850s. He worked as a journalist and became involved in politics, serving as a member of the Legislative Assembly of British Columbia and as the province's premier. He died in 1892 at the age of 68.

Some of the key issues he addressed included:

• Economic development: Robson supported the construction of the transcontinental railway, which was seen as vital to the economic growth of the province. He also worked to attract investment and promote the development of industries such as forestry, mining, and agriculture.
• Aboriginal rights: Robson recognized the importance of respecting the rights of Indigenous peoples in the province and worked to establish a relationship of mutual understanding and cooperation.
• Land settlement: Robson encouraged the settlement of land in the province, particularly in the Fraser Valley and on Vancouver Island. He worked to encourage immigration and supported the establishment of agricultural colonies.
• Education: Robson supported the establishment of a public school system in the province and worked to improve the quality of education.
• Infrastructure: Robson recognized the importance of infrastructure in supporting the growth of the province and supported the construction of roads, bridges, and other public works projects.
• Some of the key events that took place during his tenure include:
• Completion of the transcontinental railway: Robson supported the construction of the railway, which was seen as a key driver of economic development in the province. The railway was completed in 1885, linking British Columbia to the rest of Canada.
• Crown grant land settlement: Robson supported the settlement of land in the province, particularly in the Fraser Valley and on Vancouver Island. He worked to encourage immigration and supported the establishment of agricultural colonies.
• Fisheries Act: In 1890, Robson passed the Fisheries Act, which established regulations for the fishing industry in the province.
• Education Act: Robson supported the establishment of a public school system in the province and passed the Education Act in 1890, which established a system of publicly funded schools.
• Public works projects: Robson recognized the importance of infrastructure in supporting the growth of the province and supported the construction of roads, bridges, and other public works projects.