Friday, November 6, 2009

Hon. Dr. Margaret McDiarmid - Minister of Education and Minister Responsible For Early Learning and Literacy

Lord, we Thank You that you have called Margaret to make a difference in the Education System. We pray for wisdom from above and fresh ideas that will benefit all in our Province. Give her favour in the eyes of all she comes in contact with and the strength, ability and desire to really make a difference and be a positive influence in Parliament. Bless her family life, her health and give her confidence as she serves in this important role. We Thank You Father for this opportunity for better health for our Province. In Jesus name we ask this. Amen


Dr. Margaret MacDiarmid was elected MLA for Vancouver-Fairview in the 2009 general provincial election.

Margaret has been a family physician for 23 years. She served on the board of the BC Medical Association for 12 years and was president in 2006-2007. The BCMA is a voluntary association of 11,000 members comprised of British Columbia's physicians, medical residents, and medical students. During her time with the BCMA, Margaret met with key leaders from government and other organizations.

Margaret experienced the health care system as a patient after an early diagnosis of breast cancer in 2007. She received treatment and has fully recovered.

Originally from Saskatchewan, Margaret and her husband Robert moved to Rossland, BC in 1989. Since the mid-1990s, both Robert’s and Margaret’s work brought them more frequently to Vancouver, where ultimately they decided to settle. Margaret enjoys golf, bridge, playing piano, kayaking and treasures the time she spends with family and friends.

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