Today we are praying for the Hon. Colin Hansen the MLA for Vancouver Quilchena
Colin Hansen was appointed Minister of Finance on June 23, 2008. He previously served as Minister of Economic Development (June 16, 2005 to June 23, 2008), Minister of Health Services (June 5, 2001 to December 14, 2004) and a previous appointment as Minister of Finance (December 15, 2004 to June 15, 2005).
He was first elected in 1996 to represent the electoral district of Vancouver-Quilchena and was re-elected in 2001 and 2005.
Colin sits on the Government Caucus Committee for Natural Resources and the Economy as well as Treasury Board and the Agenda Development Cabinet Committee.
Colin served as health critic for the Official Opposition, as well as the critic for Employment and Investment, and for Labour. He sat on the Select Standing Committees on Crown Corporations and on Economic Development, Science, Labour, Training and Technology. He previously sat on the Official Opposition Caucus Committees on Health and Economy.
Colin received his bachelor of arts in political science from the University of Victoria in 1975. Before his election to the Legislative Assembly, he and his wife Laura owned and operated a small business they established in 1988. Prior to that, he was vice-president of finance and administration for the Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada.
Colin served as a director of the Vancouver-Yokohama Sister City Society and chair of the Vancouver Museum board of trustees. Colin and Laura Hansen have two children and live in the Dunbar area of Vancouver-Quilchena.
Father we are so thankful for those You have entrusted to give leadership to the key areas in our province. Today we bring Colin Hansen before you. We recognize that we are living in turbulent economic times and that we need individuals who understand the times and know what to do directing the financial affairs of our province. We understand that there many complex challenges in this area and that workable solutions require something more than just ordinary wisdom. We pray for our Minister of Finance today and ask that you would give him and his team tremendous wisdom as they provide stewardship over the finances of our province. Grant them insight and strategies that would allow British Columbia to prosper in spite of the global economic challenges. Help them to walk in humility with the clear understanding that everything that has been entrusted to them comes from You.
We pray especially that your blessing would rest on the minister today and that he would find wisdom, strength and courage to fulfill his role within our province today. Most importantly, may he know your blessing in his personal life and as a husband and father. Thank You for hearing us today.
In Jesus Name, Amen.
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