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VANCOUVER
– Premier Gordon Campbell announced
the following five changes to cabinet today.
Michael
de Jong is appointed Minister of Aboriginal Relations and Reconciliation and
Government House Leader. Tom Christensen is the new Minister of Children and
Family Development. Stan Hagen is the new Minister of Tourism, Sport and the
Arts. Olga Ilich is the new Minister of Labour and Citizens’ Services.
Surrey-White Rock MLA Gordon Hogg rejoins cabinet as the new Minister of State
for ActNow BC, under the Ministry of Tourism, Sport and the Arts.
“As
my government enters a new phase in its second mandate, I am pleased that four
current ministers and one former minister have accepted new assignments as
members of the executive council,” Campbell said.
“The
knowledge, strengths and experience that these ministers bring to their new
portfolios will build on the groundwork they laid for each other in their
previous capacities,” Campbell added. “These changes are aimed at advancing
several strategic priorities that are central to my government’s vision for
British Columbia.
“We
are committed to better co-ordinating cross-government activities, building a
new relationship with Aboriginal people and advancing the treaty process. We
are also committed to strengthening services for children and families through
regionalized delivery models that better meet the needs of Aboriginal and
non-Aboriginal communities alike.
“By
creating a dedicated minister of state for ActNow BC under the Ministry of
Tourism, Sport and the Arts, we will put new focus on efforts to promote
healthy living and physical fitness,” Campbell said. “This will also allow the
minister of health to devote more of his time and energy to leading the Conversation
on Health and on improving health-care services for all British Columbians.
“The
four-year collective agreements with public-sector unions also provide a
positive new foundation for improving citizen-centered services in partnership
with public servants,” Campbell concluded.
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