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Okanagan MLA’s Given Critic Roles

Aug 3, 2017 | 4:40 PM

The MLA for Shuswap is part of the Liberal’s opposition shadow cabinet.

Greg Kyllo is one of the critics for jobs, trade and technology along with Jas Johal.

Kelowna MLA’s Steve Thomson and Norm Letnick also have roles.

Letnick is agriculture critic, while Thomson is with Citizen’s Services.

Vernon Monashee MLA Eric Foster is the Liberal’s whip, responsible for making sure party members are on hand for votes, same role he served when the Liberals were in power.

Pictured: Greg Kyllo, Shuswap MLA

BC Liberal shadow cabinet:

Advanced Education – Stephanie Cadieux and Simon Gibson
Agriculture – Norm Letnick and Ian Paton
Attorney General – Andrew Wilkinson
Liquor, Gaming and ICBC – John Yap
Children and Family Development – Laurie Throness
Childcare – Linda Larson
Citizens’ Services – Steve Thomson
Education – Mary Polak and Dan Davies
Energy, Mines and Petroleum Resources
Energy and Mines – Tom Shypitka
BC Hydro – Darryl Plecas
Natural Gas and Petroleum Resources – Ellis Ross
Environment and Climate Change – Peter Milobar
Finance – Shirley Bond and Tracy Redies
Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations – John Rustad
Rural Development – Donna Barnett
Health – Mike Bernier and Joan Isaacs
Indigenous Relations – Dan Ashton
Jobs, Trade and Technology – Greg Kyllo and Jas Johal
Trade – Teresa Wat and Steve Thomson
Labour – John Martin
Mental Health and Addictions – Jane Thornthwaite
Municipal Affairs and Housing
Municipal Affairs – Todd Stone
Housing – Sam Sullivan
Public Safety and Solicitor General – Mike Morris
Social Development and Poverty Reduction – Marvin Hunt
Tourism, Arts and Culture – Michelle Stilwell and Doug Clovechok
Transportation and Infrastructure – Jordan Sturdy and Michael Lee
Small Business – Coralee Oakes
Caucus Chair – Jackie Tegart
House Leader – Mike de Jong
Whip – Eric Foster
Deputy Whip – Linda Larson