BC Liberals announce MLA critic roles

Interim Leader of the Official Opposition Shirley Bond announced the new BC Liberal MLA critic roles today. The team brings exceptional skills, energy, and a commitment to hold John Horgan and the NDP government to account.

“As the Official Opposition, we have a responsibility to make sure this government deals with the critical issues facing British Columbians. Our caucus represents people from all across the province and we will ensure that their voices are heard in Victoria,” said Bond. “It is essential that the government’s approach to COVID-19, from a health and economic perspective, is transparent and effective so that all British Columbians can have confidence in the future of our province.”

The 28-member BC Liberal caucus will make sure there is an integrated response to the health and economic crisis that British Columbia is currently facing. “I'm proud to work with such a talented team of passionate MLAs who will use their diverse skills and experience to ask tough questions, raise important issues, and work hard on behalf of their constituents,” added Bond. “Andrew Wilkinson has agreed to support multiple critic portfolios given his experience across many of these files, and I thank him for that. Our BC Liberal caucus is ready to get to work as we hold John Horgan and the NDP accountable for the promises they made and push for the bold actions that are necessary during these unprecedented times.”

📢 Announcing our new BC Liberal Caucus critics!

Our caucus is ready to get to work as we hold John Horgan and the NDP accountable for the promises they made and push for the bold actions that are necessary during these unprecedented times.https://t.co/bjK51KCYZd

— BC Liberal Caucus (@BCLiberalCaucus) November 30, 2020

MLA Critic Portfolios:

Advanced Education, Skills Training & Sport – Coralee Oakes

Agriculture & Food – Ian Paton A

Attorney General – Mike de Jong

Citizens’ Services – Bruce Banman

Children, Family Development & Childcare – Karin Kirkpatrick

Columbia Basin Initiatives – Doug Clovechok

Energy, Mines & Low Carbon Innovation – Tom Shypitka

Education – Jackie Tegart

Environment & Climate Change Strategy – Ellis Ross

Finance – Mike Bernier

Fisheries, Aquaculture & BC Ferries – Jordan Sturdy

Forests, Lands, & Natural Resources – John Rustad

Gender Equity, Accessibility & Inclusion- Stephanie Cadieux

Health – Renee Merrifield

Housing – Ben Stewart

Indigenous Relations & Reconciliation – Peter Milobar

Jobs, Economic Recovery & Innovation – Todd Stone

Labour – Greg Kyllo

Mental Health & Addictions – Trevor Halford

Municipal Affairs – Dan Ashton

Public Safety & Solicitor General – Mike Morris

Rural Development – Lorne Doerksen

Seniors Services & Long Term Care – Shirley Bond

Social Development & Poverty Reduction – Dan Davies

Tourism, Arts & Culture, & Anti-Racism Initiatives – Teresa Wat

Transportation, Infrastructure & TransLink – Michael Lee

Caucus Officers: Interim Leader – Shirley Bond

House Leader – Peter Milobar

Caucus Chair – Stephanie Cadieux

Caucus  Whip – Doug Clovechok

Deputy Caucus Whip – Greg Kyllo

Assistant Deputy Speaker – Norm Letnick