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Father, thank You for Your wisdom in placing Raj Chouhan in the positions of MLA for Burnaby-Edmonds and the Official Opposition Critic for Multiculturalism, Immigration and Human Rights. We ask that Your guiding hand be upon him as he carries out his various duties and tasks. Impart to him great wisdom and may he be open to hear Your voice and follow Your leading and thus be Your hand extended to perform all that You will. Encourage him as he deals with difficult matters and may he find great refreshing during his personal time off. We ask this in Jesus’ name.
Raj Chouhan was elected as the MLA for Burnaby-Edmonds on May 17, 2005 and re-elected on May 12, 2009.
Raj serves as the Official Opposition Critic for Multiculturalism, Immigration and Human Rights. Previously Raj served as critic for Labour. Raj also serves as the Opposition Deputy-Whip since 2007.
Before immigrating to Canada in 1973, Raj was involved in student union activities in India. On his arrival in Canada, Raj was impacted by the plight of immigrant workers and developed a passion for community and social justice work.
Raj is the founding president of the Canadian Farmworkers' Union, and he served as the Director of Bargaining at the Hospital Employees Union for 18 years. Raj has also served as a member of the Labour Relations Board of B.C. and the Arbitration Bureau of B.C.
A founding member of the B.C. Organization to Fight Racism, Raj has worked in promoting human rights and racial equality. He has served as the Vice President of B.C. Human Rights Defenders since 2003. Raj has taught courses on Human Rights, the B.C. Labour Code and collective bargaining since 1987. He has traveled across Canada to give seminars and attend conferences that raise awareness of issues regarding racism, poverty, worker rights, and discrimination.
In addition, Raj supports many programs offered through community organizations including neighbourhood safety, refugee assistance, and health and wellness programs f
We pray for Minister Chong today. As she works in the very important area of Aboriginal Relations and Reconciliation, we ask that You would use her as a bridge builder and as an advocate for Aboriginal concerns in our Province. Continue to give her Your wisdom and grace as she gives leadership to this area of our province. Amen.
Ida Chong was appointed Minister of Aboriginal Relations and Reconciliation on September 5, 2012.
Ida’s previous cabinet portfolios include Minister of Community, Sport and Cultural Development, Minister of Science and Universities, Minister of Regional, Economic and Skills Development, Healthy Living and Sport, Small Business, Technology and Economic Development, Minister Responsible for the Asia-Pacific Initiative, Minister of Community Services, Minister of Advanced Education and Minister of State for Women’s and Seniors’ Services. In addition to her role as Minister, she also served on the Cabinet Committee for Climate Action and B.C.’s Treasury Board.
A native of greater Victoria, Ida has represented her constituency of Oak Bay-Gordon Head since she first entered provincial politics in 1996. During her first term at the legislature she was the Official Opposition critic in a number of areas, including critic for Small Business and Deputy Critic of Finance. She was re-elected to represent the riding of Oak Bay-Gordon Head in 2009.
Ida has been involved in her community for years, volunteering for a number of not-for-profit groups and serving as municipal councilor for the District of Saanich, from 1993-1996.
For nearly 20 years, she was senior partner in an accounting practice based in Saanich, catering to small and medium sized enterprises. While no longer in active practice, she proudly retains her credentials as a Certified General Accountant, having won a number of awards for her work in this field, including being named in 2006 a Fellow of the Certified General Accountants Association of Canada, a national designation for exemplary service.
We thank You for people like MLA: Spencer Chandra Herbert who care about their communities enough to give themselves to public service. We pray for him today and ask that You would flood his life with Your goodness and kindness. Bless him in every way! Continue to help him as he serves the people he represents with integrity and passion. Give him Your strength and encouragement as he fulfills his mandate. In Jesus' name. Amen.
Spencer Chandra Herbert was elected MLA for Vancouver-West End on May 12, 2009. He served as MLA for Vancouver – Burrard from October 29, 2008 until the riding boundaries were re-drawn.
Spencer serves as opposition critic for Tourism, Arts and Culture and the B.C. Lottery Corporation and Gaming Policy.
A strong community activist, Spencer tackles issues head on. He was elected to serve as Vancouver Parks Commissioner in 2005. He was voted “Unsung Hero” by the readers of the WestEnder and one of Vancouver’s three best politicians by the readers of Georgia Straight.
Spencer's achievements include initiating the first of many fundraising drives to restore storm-damaged Stanley Park and helping improve environmental sustainability at parks throughout the city. He was instrumental in the improvements to Nelson Park in the West End, and Emery Barnes Park in Yaletown.
Spencer’s background is in the arts and culture industry. He was the associate producer of the United Nations World Urban Festival and has been a facilitator and lecturer with Better Environmentally Sound Transportation, the GLBT Centre and the B.C. Civil Liberties Association.
He's also worked actively with the Coal Harbour Residents Association, the West End Residents Association, the Stanley Park Ecology Society, the Roundhouse Community Arts and Recreation Centre and the Save St. Paul's Coalition.
Born and raised in Vancouver, Spencer enjoys baseball and is a keen community gardener.
Spencer lives in the West End with partner Romi, a community developer.
Lord we thank You for MLA: Ron Cantelon today. We pray that You would bless his life as he fulfills his duties as MLA for Parksville-Qualicum. Continue to grant him wisdom as he serves his constituents and the people of British Columbia. Help him to know Your goodness and love in his life today. We ask this in Jesus' Name. Amen.
Ron Cantelon was appointed Parliamentary Secretary for Innovation and Technology on September 5, 2012.
He was re-elected for his second term on May 12, 2009 to the riding of Parksville-Qualicum.
Previously, Ron served as the Parliamentary Secretary for Seniors to the Minister of Health, Minister of Agriculture and Lands, and was a member of the B.C. Agriculture Plan Committee and the Special Committee on Sustainable Aquaculture. He was also Chair of the Select Standing Committee on Children and Youth and Chair of the Special Committee to Review the Personal Information Protection Act. In addition, Ron has been a member of the Special Committee of Selection, Treasury Board, the Select Standing Committee on Crown Corporations, and the Government Caucus Committee on Social Development.
Ron first entered political life as a city councillor for the City of Nanaimo in 1999. He has also acted as Chair of the Nanaimo Conference Centre Advisory Committee, Chair of the Downtown Nanaimo Partnership, Director of the Nanaimo Regional District Board, and President of the Port Theatre from 1994 to 1999.
Ron has won several awards including Tourism Nanaimo’s Citizen of the Year 1999, Re/Max manager of the year for Western Canada in 1999, and was one of the 125 notable citizens for Nanaimo’s 125th anniversary.
Ron Cantelon has five children and two grandchildren.
Father, we lift up MLA: Hon. Stephanie Cadieux to You today and we thank You for her willingness to serve and work in this province. We ask that You would be an ever present blessing to her and that she would continue to be a positive and encouraging voice in her riding. We ask for her family that You would protect them and keep them safe in all ways. Thank You for Minister Cadieux and all that she brings to our province in her legislative roles. In Jesus' Name, amen.
Stephanie Cadieux was appointed Minister of Children and Family Development on September 5, 2012.
She formerly served as Minister of Social Development, Minister of Community, Sport and Cultural Development and Minister of Labour, Citizens' Services and Open Government. Stephanie was elected MLA for Surrey-Panorama in the 2009 general provincial election.
Stephanie serves as vice-chair of both the Cabinet Committee on Open Government and Engagement and the Cabinet Committee on Families First. Formerly, she served on the Special Committee to Appoint an Information and Privacy Commissioner, the Select Standing Committees on Health and on Children and Youth and the Special Committee to Review the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.
Stephanie worked with the BC Paraplegic Association as director of marketing and development and was manager, accessibility for 2010 Legacies Now. She has been an active community volunteer and was the president of Realwheels Society, a member of the advisory panel with International Collaboration On Repair Discoveries (ICORD), and a mentor with the Y.W.C.A.
Stephanie has lived in Surrey for ten years with her husband and enjoys sailing and travel.
Jesus, we thank You for MLA: Jagrup Brar and lift him up in prayer to You today. May You continue to renew, refresh and prepare him for this new year ahead. Thank You for his commitment to his constituency and the people he works with. God, we ask that You will bless him with good health and strength as he goes about his daily work. Please watch over his family and those close to him this year. Thank You for this man who has chosen to serve this province and its people. In Jesus' name, we pray. Amen.
Jagrup Brar was elected as the MLA for Surrey-Fleetwood on May 12, 2009. He served as MLA for Surrey-Panorama Ridge from Oct. 28, 2004 until the riding boundaries were re-drawn.
Jagrup serves as Opposition Critic for Small Business. Jagrup has also served as Opposition Critic for Healthy Living and Sport, Small Business and Revenue, Employment and Income Assistance and as Critic for Solicitor General and Public Safety.
Born in India, Jagrup was a member of the Indian National Basketball team and earned a master’s degree in Philosophy. He then moved to Canada to study at the University of Manitoba where he earned a Master's degree in Public Administration, MPA. Jagrup moved to British Columbia from Winnipeg fourteen years ago. Since then, Jagrup and his family have put down strong roots in Surrey.
An involved member of his community, Jagrup is a dedicated local volunteer, and has taken time to help a variety of local organizations providing services to young people, seniors, the homeless and new Canadians.
For over a decade, Jagrup worked in the public and non-profit sectors, assisting professionals with career development and working with employers to develop strategies to recruit a highly-skilled, multicultural workforce. As the Executive Director of the Surrey Self Employment and Entrepreneur Development Society (SEEDS), Jagrup trained new entrepreneurs to develop and launch successful small business ventures.
Jagrup is married and lives in Surrey with his wife Rajwant and their children - Noor and Fateh.
Father, thank You for the opportunity to come before You today and lift MLA: Hon. Shirley Bond up to You in prayer and thank You for her gifts and abilities that she brings to our province. May You continue to strengthen her in this new year as she makes decisions in government. You are a God of justice, so we pray You would guide her as she fulfills her portfolio as Minister of Justice. Please bring Your strength to her family and be near them throughout this busy season coming up. Bless Minister Bond and her family. In Jesus' mighty name, we pray. Amen.
Shirley Bond was elected in 2001 and 2005 as the MLA for Prince George-Mount Robson, and re-elected for a third term in 2009 as the MLA for Prince George-Valemount.
Shirley was appointed Minister of Justice and Attorney General on February 8, 2012. Prior to her new role, she was appointed Minister of Public Safety and Solicitor General on March 14, 2011 and Acting Attorney General on August 18, 2011. She is the first woman in British Columbia to hold these positions.
As Minister of Justice and Attorney General, she is responsible for police and correctional services, the Superintendent of Motor Vehicles, crime prevention and victims’ assistance, and emergency management. As Attorney General, she is also responsible for criminal justice and family law, court administration, legal aid and public legal education, family maintenance and legal services to government.
With over ten years of Cabinet experience, Shirley has served as Deputy Premier, Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure, Minister of Education, Minister Responsible for Early Learning and Literacy, Minister of Advanced Education, and Minister of Health Services.
Shirley currently serves as Vice-Chair of the Treasury Board, member of the Legislative Review Committee, and as a member of the Cabinet Committee on Jobs and Economic Growth.
Before her election to the Legislative Assembly, she served three terms on the Prince George School Board, the last as chair. She also worked with the continuing education department of the Prince George School District, becoming its business manager. She was given the B.C. Interior, North & Yukon Woman of Distinction Award for her work in public education.
She was protocol director for the 2001 Special Olympic Summer Games and sat on the boards of Carey Theological College, the Personal Living Choices Society, the Trinity Opportunity Fund Grants Committee and the City of Prince George's Standing Committee on Youth.
Shirley lives in Prince George with Bill, her husband of more than 30 years, and they love spending time with their twin adult children and their families, especially their grandsons Caleb and Cooper.
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