Monday, August 27, 2012

MLA: Claire Trevena - North Island

Father we thank You for MLA: Claire Trevena. We are very thankful that You have ordered each of her steps and that Your hand is upon her. May she walk in Your wisdom, Your favour and Your revelation. We also thank You that You have specifically appointed her and called her for this time and this season. May You see that she receives an extra special dose of encouragement and strength from family, friends and colleagues this summer. In Jesus' name, we pray. Amen.

Claire Trevena was first elected in May 2005 and was re-elected on May 12, 2009.

Claire serves as opposition critic for Children and Family Development.

Claire is a former journalist, community activist and human rights worker.

In the early 1990s, Claire came to Canada as the BBC's Canadian correspondent.

Awarded the Canadian Civilian Peacekeeping Medal, she's worked on democratic development projects overseas and in Canada.

Claire was an active trade unionist in her professional life. Since moving to BC she has been involved in a number of community initiatives, including a weekly community kitchen on Quadra Island as well as various environmental initiatives.

She was elected to the board of the Quadra Community Association and held a seat on the Regional District of Comox Strathcona Regional Area J Advisory Planning Committee.

Prior to the 2005 election, Claire ran a small communications business on Quadra Island with her husband, Mike McIvor.

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