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Father we Bless MLA:Rob Fleming. We thank You that you have called him into the public arena and know that you are working through him to bring about those things that will encourage and strengthen those within his constituency as well as in our province. We ask that he would be lead by Your wisdom, revelation and justice. Bless him Father in every aspect of his life. Continue to keep both he and his family safe and healthy. Amen.
Rob Fleming was elected on May 17, 2005 as the MLA for Victoria-Hillside, and re-elected on May 12, 2009 as the MLA for the re-configured constituency of Victoria-Swan Lake.
Rob serves as opposition critic for Environment.
Rob has served as critic for the environment and post-secondary and sat as chair of the legislature’s Public Accounts committee.
Rob served two terms as a Victoria City Councilor before his election to the legislature. He chaired the city’s finance committee and represented Victoria at the Capital Regional District, the Victoria Regional Transit Commission, the Capital Housing Corporation and Tourism Victoria.
Rob has been involved in a number of community organizations, including the Work Place, the Veins of Life Watershed Society, and the Victoria Cool Aid Society Foundation.
Rob received a bachelor of arts degree from the University of Victoria and has worked in research and communications.
Rob lives in Victoria with his wife Maura, daughter Rory and son Jack. He is a dedicated soccer fan and player, and an avid user of Victoria's parks and beaches.
Lord, we thank You that MLA: Mike Farnsworth has a real heart to serve his fellow man both here and abroad. We give thanks for his many years of loyal and dedicated service as an MLA in our provincial legislature. We pray that You will continue to give him wisdom, direction and favour in all areas of responsibility especially as opposition critic for Health because we realize how critical it is to have our health care system be financially viable both now and long into the future. Keep him in good health and protect him in his travels. May he find renewed encouragement from his family, friends and colleagues during this next season of his life. In Jesus' name we pray. Amen.
Mike Farnworth was elected as MLA for Port Coquitlam on May 12, 2009. He was first elected as the MLA for Port Coquitlam-Burke Mountain in 1991, and re-elected in 1996. Mike was re-elected again as MLA for this constituency on May 17, 2005.
Mike serves as opposition critic for Health.
Mike also served the people of Port Coquitlam as a three term City Councillor.
During his time as the MLA for Port Coquitlam he served in numerous Cabinet positions, including Minister of Health and Minister of Social Development and Economic Security.
From 2001 to 2004, Mike worked in Bulgaria, the Balkans and most recently Iraq on democratic governance programs to help build multiparty democracies in former one-party states.
Mike was raised in Port Coquitlam and has lived there for over 30 years.
Lord God, We thank You for placing MLA: Hon. Kevin Falcon in the position of Minister of Finance and Deputy Premier. We pray that You will guide him through these challenging economic times by giving him supernatural wisdom, insight, leadership and courage as he directs the finances of British Columbia. We also pray that You will give a spirit of conciliation to all the members of the legislature as they work together to secure the financially stability of the province for us and future generations. May You, Lord, protect MLA: Falcon and his family and provide as much family time as possible for them as he goes about his busy schedule. In Jesus' name we pray. Amen.
Kevin Falcon was appointed to serve as Deputy Premier and Minister of Finance on March 14, 2011. He also serves as Chair of the Treasury Board.
MLA Falcon was first elected in 2001 to represent the riding of Surrey-Cloverdale, and was re-elected in 2005 and 2009. He previously served as the Minister of Health Services and as Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure, initially serving as Minister of State for De-regulation.
As well, Minister Falcon has previously overseen a capital program that includes the Kicking Horse Canyon, the Sea to Sky Highway and the William Bennett Bridge, among many others.
Minister Falcon's leadership earned him recognition in Vancouver Magazine's annual ranking of the city's 50 most influential leaders in 2008.
Before his election to the Legislative Assembly in 2001, Kevin Falcon was president of Access Group, a corporate communications firm he founded in 1998. He has also worked in the real estate development industry and was vice-president of Northwest Investment Properties. He received his Bachelor of Arts degree from Simon Fraser University, and his real estate education at the University of British Columbia.
Kevin has been active with his local Chamber of Commerce and Rotary Club. He is a past director of the Vancouver Sea Festival, past-president of the Vancouver Junior Chamber of Commerce and a former volunteer with the Cloverdale RCMP Bike Patrol.
Heavenly Father, We thank You for MLA: Mable Elmore and her commitment to the people of British Columbia and her riding of Vancouver-Kensington. May your hand be upon her as she serves our province as opposition critic for Multiculturalism, Child Care and Early Learning. Lord, we pray You will lead her and guide her as she continues to campaign for social justice issues and immigrants in this wonderful province you have given to us. May you also protect her as she travels and her family when she is away from them. In Jesus' name, we pray, Amen.
Mable Elmore was elected MLA for Vancouver-Kensington on May 12, 2009.
Mable serves as opposition critic for Multiculturalism, Child Care and Early Learning.
Mable has been a transit operator for 10 years, driving a bus in Metro Vancouver while taking a role in her union, the Canadian Auto Workers Local 111, where she coordinated the "More Buses Now" campaign to improve public bus transit.
Mable is a second generation Filipino-Canadian who has also been active in the peace movement and on immigrant, social justice, women's and gay, lesbian and transgendered issues.
Heavenly Father, we thank You for the experience and understanding MLA: Doug Donaldson brings to his position representing the people in the Stikine. We pray that You would grant him wisdom and insight as he sets goals and give him a clear vision for how to make a positive difference for his constituents. May he be guided by a healthy compassion and speak truth that is recognized and acted upon. Bless him and his family with Your love, strength and guidance. Amen.
Doug Donaldson was elected as MLA for Stikine on May 12, 2009 after four terms as a municipal councillor in Hazelton.
Doug serves as deputy opposition critic Finance, and Energy and serves as Chair of the caucus committee on Sustainable Economic Development.
Doug’s previous work in the Stikine included jobs in forestry, tourism, education, communications and journalism. He has been active on many local and provincial boards.
Doug lived in Smithers and Telkwa before settling in Hazelton. He has traveled extensively through the new Stikine riding, with many trips to the northern part of the constituency featuring a recent visit to Iskut to participate in a community coalbed methane forum organized by the Tahltan. Doug is married and has two adult children. He enjoys skiing, hiking, squash and tending to his chickens, turkeys, sheep and llamas. His formal education includes an undergraduate degree in biology and a graduate degree in journalism.
Lord God, we pray for the legislators of our province that that they will be in line with Your will. We thank You for placing MLA: Adrian Dix in the position of Leader of the Opposition. Lord, You give wisdom to the wise and knowledge to the discerning and we pray these gifts for MLA: Dix. We pray that he will stand for legislation and laws that are just and that strengthen and prosper our province. May he enjoy God’s protection over himself and his family. In Jesus' name, Amen.
Adrian Dix was elected Leader of the British Columbia New Democratic Party on April 17, 2011.
Adrian Dix was re-elected as MLA for Vancouver-Kingsway on May 12, 2009. He was first elected to the Legislature on May 17, 2005.
Adrian has extensive experience as a non-profit director, education community leader, government strategist and media commentator.
For the past five years, Adrian travelled the province as Executive Director of Canadian Parents for French – BC & Yukon Branch, a non-profit organization promoting language education.
Adrian is a commentator on public policy whose regular columns were published in the Victoria Times-Colonist and The Source, a Vancouver multicultural newspaper. Over the past five years, he was regularly called upon to present views on public policy issues for local, provincial, national and international media.
Adrian also served as the Chief of Staff to Premier Glen Clark from 1996 to 1999.
Adrian grew up in Vancouver, graduated from University of British Columbia and now lives in the Collingwood neighbourhood.
Lord, we thank You for the extensive health care we enjoy in this country and the many people who serve us in this field. We pray for MLA: Hon. Michael deJong as he gives leadership to this ministry in our province. We pray that he will be surrounded with wise counsel and that You will give him understanding of the complex issues so that effective solutions can be provided. May You always guide our government in making right decisions concerning social welfare and economics in our province. May they also recognize and hold firmly to that which is good and of real value. Bless Hon. MLA: deJong with sharp insight and quick discernment. We ask that the deJong family would be blessed with good health, strong relationships and happiness. May they be aware of Your love and care for them. Amen.
Michael de Jong was named Minister of Health on March 14, 2011. He was re-elected in 2009 as the MLA for the newly named constituency of Abbotsford West, an area he has represented since first being elected to the Legislative Assembly of British Columbia in a 1994 by-election.
The five-term MLA previously served as Attorney General, Minister of Public Safety and Solicitor General, Minister of Aboriginal Relations and Reconciliation, Minister of Labour and Citizens’ Services, and Minister of Forests. In addition he also served as Government House Leader.
Before his election as a Member of the Legislative Assembly in 1994, Mike served two terms as an elected School Trustee for Abbotsford School District 34, and was a practicing lawyer with his own Abbotsford firm. He holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from Carleton University in Ottawa and a law degree from the University of Alberta.
Michael has also been involved with the Abbotsford-Matsqui Arts Council, the Matsqui Youth Commission and holds the rank of Captain in the Canadian Armed Forces Air Force Reserve.
Still an avid hockey player, in his teen years, Michael was a member of the Abbotsford Pilots Junior B hockey team. He attended Mouat Secondary School and still lives on the Matsqui Prairie farm where he grew up.
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