B.C. Liberals unveil shadow cabinet
B.C.’s opposition party has announced its members that will serve as shadow ministers.
B.C. Liberal leader Kevin Falcon said the 25-member list comes a day after NDP Premier David Eby announced his new “supersized cabinet” and the creation of several new ministries.
“While the NDP may have anointed a new premier and grown the size of cabinet, British Columbians still haven’t seen things improve after continued NDP inaction on the important issues facing people in every corner of our province,” Falcon said.
“Our BC Liberal Caucus remains committed to holding them to account for that lack of action in areas like healthcare, affordability, and public safety, all while continuing to push government for bold responses to the various crises we must collectively tackle,” he added.
“As the Official Opposition, we have a responsibility to make sure David Eby and the NDP are held accountable for their decisions in government and I’m excited to name new opposition shadow ministers today to do just that.” – @KevinFalcon https://t.co/7rV8gd5yD5
— BC Liberals (@bcliberals) December 8, 2022
(BC Liberals/Twitter)
Shadow ministers have a role as watchdogs of cabinet ministers, and often make comments on decisions that are made by the government.
Shadow minister portfolios:
Dan Ashton – Shadow Minister for Municipal Affairs
Bruce Banman – Shadow Minister for Emergency Management, Climate Readiness & Citizen Services
Mike Bernier – Shadow Minister for Forests
Shirley Bond – Shadow Minister for Health, Seniors Services & Long-Term Care
Doug Clovechok – Shadow Minister for Columbia Basin Initiatives
Dan Davies – Shadow Minister for Social Development & Poverty Reduction
Mike De Jong – Shadow Minister for Attorney General
Lorne Doerkson – Shadow Minister for Water, Land & Resource Stewardship & Rural Development
Trevor Halford – Shadow Minister for Transportation & Infrastructure, ICBC & Affordability
Karin Kirkpatrick – Shadow Minister for Housing & Childcare
Greg Kyllo – Shadow Minister for Labour & Skills Training
Michael Lee – Shadow Minister for Indigenous Relations & Reconciliation
Norm Letnick – Shadow Minister for Children & Family Development
Renee Merrifield – Shadow Minister for Environment & Climate Change, Gender Equity & Inclusion
Peter Milobar – Shadow Minister for Finance
Mike Morris – Shadow Minister for Public Safety & Solicitor General
Coralee Oakes – Shadow Minister for Advanced Education
Ian Paton – Shadow Minister for Agriculture & Food
llis Ross – Shadow Minister for Energy & LNG
Tom Shypitka – Shadow Minister for Mines & Low Carbon Innovation
Ben Stewart – Shadow Minister for Tourism & Trade
Todd Stone – Shadow Minister for Jobs, Economic Development & Innovation
Elenore Sturko – Shadow Minister for Mental Health, Addiction, Recovery & Education
Jordan Sturdy – Shadow Minister for BC Ferries, Fisheries & Aquaculture
Teresa Wat – Shadow Minister for Multiculturalism, Anti-Racism Initiatives, Arts & Culture
Caucus Officers:
Leader – Kevin Falcon
House Leader – Todd Stone
Caucus Chair – Coralee Oakes
Caucus Whip – Doug Clovechok
Deputy Caucus Whip – Lorne Doerkson
Assistant Deputy Speaker – Jackie Tegart