The reduced 28-member BC Liberal caucus said they will make sure there is an integrated response to the health and economic crisis that British Columbia is currently facing.

By DESIBUZZCanada Staff

VICTORIA– Badly defeated BC Liberals named MLA critics under the leadership of interim Leader Shirley Bond announced the news. 

“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.”

MLA Critic Portfolios: 

Advanced Education, Skills Training & Sport – Coralee Oakes 

Agriculture & Food – Ian Paton 

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