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We ask for Your blessing on MLA: Kevin Falcon today. Thank You for his years of service to British Columbians as both an MLA and a Cabinet Minister. As he prepares for a new career outside of politics, we ask that You would direct his steps. Lead him on a path that will bring him great joy and satisfaction. Help him to complete his term with excellence as he serves his constituents and the people of British Columbia as a private member. Bless him, his family and his staff today. 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 pray for MLA Mabel Elmore today. We are thankful for the gifts and abilities that You have given to her. As she fulfills the responsibility of leadership that has been entrusted to her, we ask for Your divine help and support. Grant her strength, wisdom, compassion and courage as she serves her constituents and the people of British Columbia. Bless her, her staff and the people of Vancouver-Kensington. Amen.Mable Elmore was elected MLA for Vancouver-Kensington on May 12, 2009.Mable serves as opposition critic for ICBC and Deputy Finance critic.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.
Dearest Heavenly Father, we thank You for and appreciate the value MLA: Doug Donaldson, MLA for the Stikine and Deputy Opposition Critic for Finance and Energy brings. We thank You for the diversity of his background and the divergent perspectives and ideas he has obtained. May You lead and guide his thoughts in accordance with Your will. Make him effective in strengthening our province. Allow him to bring cohesion to the many regions and personalities he comes in contact with. May You grant him success in his personal endeavours in order that he may keep his focus on the tasks You have put before him. Bless him and his family with good health and joyful times together. We thank You, Lord, and ask this in Jesus’ name.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.
Dearest Heavenly Father, in MLA: Adrian Dix's critical role as Leader of the Opposition and as MLA for Vancouver-Kingsway we ask that You would lead and guide him . May he be a shining light of integrity and honesty and may his upright conduct and honour be an example to all members of our Legislature. We thank You for the many hours of work and the sacrifices MLA Dix has made to serve in our government. May You grant him great discernment that he may hear and obey Your leading and allow Your favour to rest upon him. We ask that his days off would be times of refreshing and filled with rewarding and encouraging encounters with friends and family. We thank You, Lord, and ask this in Jesus’ name.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.
Dearest Heavenly Father, as MLA for Abbotsford West and Minister of Finance for our province, we ask that Your hand of favour would rest upon MLA: Hon. Michael de Jong. We ask that You impart to him special wisdom and astuteness that he may conduct our financial interests with the utmost skill and ingenuity. May You cause integrity and forthrightness to be the hallmarks of his tenure. Let special discernment also be his and may he know and follow Your leading. Bless Minster de Jong with good health and surround him with people who will be a strength and a blessing to him. We thank You, Lord, and ask this in Jesus’ name.Michael de Jong was named Minister of Finance on September 5, 2012.He will also serve as the Government House Leader.The five-term MLA previously served as Minister of Health, 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.He was re-elected in 2009 as the MLA for Abbotsford West, an area he has represented since first being elected to the Legislative Assembly of British Columbia in a 1994 byelection.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.
Lord we thank You for MLA: Marc Dalton and his life of public service and dedication to people of Maple Ridge - Mission and to British Columbia. Your Word says in Proverbs 16:9 "We can make our plans, but the Lord determines our steps.(NLT). We pray that You will continue to give him Your revelation, wisdom, strength and vision as to how to best serve his constituents and the province while bringing the most good to the greatest number of people. We pray for divine connections with colleagues, organizations and key people to create a synergy to bring about the change that You want to see in our province. May Your hand of protection be upon him and his family. In the mighty name of Jesus, we pray. Amen.Marc Dalton was elected as MLA to represent the riding of Maple Ridge-Mission on May 12, 2009.Previously, Marc worked as a long-time teacher in the Maple Ridge School District at both the elementary and high school levels. He has a Bachelors Degree in French and History and a Masters Degree in Educational Leadership, both from Simon Fraser University. Raised in a military family he lived in bases across the country and served in the Canadian Armed Forces Reserves after graduating. He is a member of the Royal Canadian Legion in Maple Ridge.Mr. Dalton is Aboriginal (Metis) and speaks French. He has led student exchanges to Quebec to promote unity, French language fluency and an appreciation of Canadian culture. He has attended the Teachers Institute of Parliamentary Democracy in Ottawa and has been active in politics at all different levels over the past 25 years. Mr. Dalton is a resident of Maple Ridge and has been married to his wife, Marlene, for 24 years. They have three grown children.For several years, Mr. Dalton worked as a volunteer with youth and reaching out to the needy. Currently, he and Marlene are involved with feeding the homeless in downtown Maple Ridge.
Jesus, You are quoted in John 15:7 as saying "If you abide in Me, and My words abide in You, ask whatever you wish, and it will be done for You." (NASB). We pray that You will continue to strengthen, encourage and guide MLA: Kathy Corrigan as she serves in the legislature of British Columbia. We ask this so that she is able to implement those things that you have laid on her heart to accomplish for the citizens of our province. We also ask that You would give her renewed encouragement from her family and close friends and a supernatural peace in the midst of her busy schedule. In Jesus' name, we pray. Kathy Corrigan was elected MLA for Burnaby-Deer Lake in 2009 and serves as Official Opposition Deputy Caucus Chair, and Public Safety and Corrections critic.A strong advocate for public education, Kathy served three terms on the Burnaby Board of Education (1999-2008) and was board chair in 2007 and 2008. She served on numerous district committees and was a member of the BC School Trustees' Provincial Council. Kathy is a lawyer and public policy researcher by profession. She has also edited a legal journal and has written about privatization and trade agreements.As a long-time community volunteer, Kathy spent many years serving on parent advisory committees, the Burnaby Minor Hockey Association, the Burnaby & New Westminster Ringette Association, the Lakeside Advisory Board, and other organizations.She and husband Derek Corrigan have lived in Burnaby since 1977. They have four grown children.
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