MLA Shane Simpson Member for Vancouver - Hastings

Dearest Heavenly Father, we thank You for MLA Shane Simpson and ask for Your merciful hand to guide him and strengthen him as he represents the people of Vancouver-Hastings and performs the duties of Opposition Critic for Housing and Social Development. Thank You for the intelligence, sense of dedication, and servant's heart You have blessed Shane with. May he feel appreciated for his hard work and may he sense Your hand upon him. We pray You will refresh his spirit as he continues in service to the people of BC. We pray this in Jesus' name.

Shane Simpson was re-elected as the MLA for Vancouver-Hastings on May 12, 2009. He was first elected to the Legislature in 2005.

Shane serves as opposition critic for Housing and Social Development.

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.