VICTORIA, B.C.: Hon. Kerry-Lynne Findlay, Leader of the Conservative Party of B.C., today announced the following changes to her Shadow Cabinet.
Findlay also thanked Reann Gasper for her selfless decision to step down as an MLA and open up her riding of Abbotsford-Mission for Findlay to run. Findlay called it an incredibly generous offer and said she is truly grateful. Gasper will now serve in a leadership role as Deputy Chief of Staff.
The following changes have been made to the Shadow Minister roles:
- Gavin Dew, MLA for Kelowna Mission, will now serve as Shadow Minister of Finance.
- Misty Van Popta, MLA for Langley-Walnut Grove, will now serve as Deputy Whip while continuing as Shadow Minister for Infrastructure.
- Scott McInnis, MLA for Columbia-River Revelstoke, will now lead Caucus Policy Development while continuing as Shadow Minister for Indigenous Relations.
- Bruce Banman, MLA for Abbotsford South, will add Shadow Minister of Agriculture to his responsibilities as Shadow Minister of Tourism.
“We now have an even stronger team than before, ready and willing to take on and defeat the NDP and restore British Columbia’s economy and prosperity,” said Findlay.
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