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    Christy Clark Tweaks Cabinet With New Rural Minister Of State And Metis Position

    The Canadian Press, 22 Oct, 2016 02:15 PM
      VICTORIA — British Columbia Premier Christy Clark is appointing two longtime backbenchers to new positions that focus on rural issues and Metis relations.
       
      Cariboo-Chilcotin member of the legislative assembly Donna Barnett will be swore in as minister of state for Rural Economic Development, while Maple Ridge-Mission MLA Marc Dalton will become parliamentary secretary for Metis relations in the Aboriginal Relations Ministry.
       
      Dalton is Metis, speaks French and has represented B.C. at national francophone events.
       
      Barnett has been serving as the parliamentary secretary for rural development for the Forests Ministry for three years.
       
      Clark says the former long-time mayor of 100 Mile House is a champion for rural development.
       
      Clark's cabinet now totals 22 members.
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