Today we are praying for Shane Simpson, member for Vancouver Hastings.We are blessed to have leaders like Shane Simpson in our province. We thank you for people with vision, passion and a desire to live for something more than just their own benefit and comfort. Father we pray in particular that as Mr. Simpson serves as Environment Critic you would use him proactively to bring valuable insights and information forward that would benefit our province tremendously. As he serves his constituents, help him to find solutions to their challenges and needs. Use him as an instrument of blessing in Vancouver Hastings we ask. Let you blessing be on him and his family we pray. Amen.
Shane Simpson was elected as the MLA for Vancouver Hastings on May 17, 2005.
Shane serves as Opposition Critic for Environment.
Born and raised in Vancouver, Shane has lived, worked, and engaged in community-building activities in East Vancouver for more than 35 years.
In his professional career, Shane has worked as the Director of Policy and Communications for Smart Growth BC, Chair of the Vancouver City Planning Commission, Instructor in the Community Economic Development program at Simon Fraser University, Executive Director of the Worker Ownership Resource Center, Legislative Coordinator for the Canadian Union of Public Employees, coordinator and fundraiser for the Ray Cam Cooperative Center, executive assistant to former Vancouver East MP Margaret Mitchell, and as a self-employed consultant on business and economic development for labour, co-operative and non-profit groups.
Shane was the recipient of the Queen's Golden Jubilee Medal for his contribution to community in 2002. In 1992, he was awarded the Governor General's 125th Anniversary Commemorative Medal for Community Service.
Shane, his partner Cate Jones and their daughter Shayla, live in the Burrardview neighbourhood of Vancouver Hastings.
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