Á’a:líya Warbus, MLA for Chilliwack-Cultus Lake, earned the top leadership position in John Rustad's shadow cabinet, having been named house leader for the Conservative Party of B.C. on Nov. 19.
The Conservative leader said he was unveiling a "a dynamic team of talented individuals" who will try to hold David Eby’s government accountable in health care, public safety and addictions, the release said.
Rustad emphasized the "historic" aspect of naming Warbus as house leader.
“Our shadow cabinet is a diverse and experienced group, committed to restoring prosperity, public safety, and affordability for every British Columbian,” said Rustad. “With experts in every field, we are focused on delivering real solutions for the challenges our province faces.”
Heather Maahs, MLA for Chilliwack North, was given the portfolio: Children and Family Development, Indigenous Self-Government in Child and Family Services
Rustad's team is as follows.
Leadership Positions:
• Aaliya Warbus – House Leader
• Bruce Banman – Whip
• Sheldon Claire – Deputy Whip
Portfolios:
• Tony Luck – Municipal Affairs and Local Government
• Sharon Hartwell – Rural Communities and Rural Development
• Ian Paton – Agriculture, Fisheries and Agricultural Land Commission
• Jordan Kealey – Agriculture Expansion and Food Security
• Steve Kooner – Attorney General
• Dallas Brodie – Attorney General - Justice Reform
• Amelia Boultbee – Children and Family Development
• Heather Maahs – Children and Family Development - Indigenous Self-Government in Child and Family Services
• Rosalyn Bird – Citizens’ Services
• Lynne Block – Education
• Mandeep Dhaliwal – Parental Rights and Sports
• Reanne Gasper – Child Care, Children and Youth with Support Needs
• Hon Chan – Climate Solutions and Climate Readiness
• Larry Neufeld – Natural Gas and LNG
• David Williams – BC Hydro and Electricity Self-Sufficiency
• Macklin McCall – Emergency Management
• Trevor Halford – Environment and Parks
• Peter Milobar – Finance
• Ward Stamer – Forests
• Anna Kindy – Health
• Claire Rattee – Mental Health and Addictions
• Brennan Day – Rural Health and Seniors’ Health
• Linda Hepner – Housing
• Kristina Loewen – Rural Housing and Building Code
• Scott McInnis – Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation
• Misty Van Popta – Infrastructure and Construction
• Gavin Dew – Jobs, Economic Development and Innovation
• Kiel Giddens – Labour
• Pete Davis – Mining, Critical Minerals and Columbia Treaty
• Korky Neufeld – Post-Secondary Education
• Lawrence Mok – Skills Training and International Credentials
• Elenore Sturko – Solicitor General and Public Safety
• Bryan Tepper – Community Safety and Integrated Services
• Tara Armstrong – Social Development and Poverty Reduction
• Teresa Wat – Tourism, Arts, Culture, Anti-Racism and Trade
• Harman Bhangu – Transportation
• Brent Chapman – Transit and ICBC
• Donegal Wilson – Water, Land, Resource Stewardship and Wildlife Management
There were more positions to be announced later this week, the release added.
