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Lord, in Your Word in Jeremiah 29:11 it says "I have it all planned out—plans to take care of you, not abandon you, plans to give you the future you hope for." We thank you for MLA: Scott Fraser. Lord we thank You that You have called him right from the beginning to be serving in our legislature and are helping accomplish his plans. Father we thank You that You are with him as he fulfills all his duties. May You also give him Your wisdom and revelation. We pray that MLA: Fraser will have a quick comprehension of the truth in all matters of concern to him. In Jesus' name, we pray. Amen.
Scott Fraser was elected as the MLA for Alberni-Pacific Rim on May 12, 2009. He served as MLA for Alberni-Qualicum from May 17, 2005 until the riding boundaries were re-drawn.
Scott serves as opposition critic for Aboriginal Relations.
From 1996 to 1999 Scott served as the mayor of the District of Tofino and was involved in the creation of the first UNESCO World Biosphere designation in British Columbia.
Scott has also served on many organizations, including Alberni Clayoquot Regional District Board, Vancouver Island Regional Library Board, Clayoquot Sound Central Region Board, Tourism British Columbia, Vancouver Island Health Board, Tofino/Long Beach Chamber of Commerce, treaty advisory committees, fisheries committees and the Family Court Committee.
Scott was born in Ottawa, Ontario and has been a resident of BC since 1980. His background includes small business, labour, harbour management, fisheries and shellfish aquaculture.
Scott lived in Tofino with his wife and daughter for over 12 years. They now live in the Qualicum Beach area.
Father, we thank You for MLA: Eric Foster. We thank You that You Lord go before him to clear the way for him this year. Lord, we pray that you would give him new vision, new revelation and new strategies to help him accomplish much for his constiuents and the province. As 2013 unfolds, may he sense that You walk with him. As he goes about his day may he do so with a supernatural joy and peace in the midst of all those things that he has to do. We ask Lord that You cover him and his family in blessing and favor. In Jesus' name, Amen.
Eric Foster was elected on May 12, 2009 as MLA for Vernon-Monashee in the general provincial election.
Eric is the Government Whip and currently a member of the Environment and Land Use Committee. He served previously on the Select Standing Committees on Legislative Initiatives, and Parliamentary Reform, Ethical Conduct, Standing Orders, andPrivate Bills. Eric was also a member of the Cabinet Agenda and Priorities Committee.
Serving as the Mayor of the Village of Lumby for four years prior to his election as MLA, Eric also served as councilor for the Village of Lumby for 12 years and as a director of the North Okanagan Regional District.
He is a registered forest technician and a member of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police Auxiliary, as well as a director of the North Okanagan Community Futures Development Corporation.
Eric and his wife Janice have been volunteering, working and living in the North Okanagan for more than 20 years.
Eric is a great supporter of sports, the outdoors, his community, arts and culture.
We lift up MLA: Rob Fleming to You, Lord, and pray that You would give him fresh vision for this new year. May Your Holy Spirit give him insight and revelation in his position as Environmental Critic. We pray that You would give MLA Fleming strength in his many tasks in his community and in his legislative work. We pray that he would sense Your love and encouragement. We pray blessings, good health and protection over his wife and children. 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 Councillor 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, thank You for MLA: Mike Farnworth and for his experience and dedication to better his constituency and our province. Your Word says “wise words bring approval”. Lord Jesus, give MLA Farnsworth wisdom as Opposition Critic for Health and in what he brings to the Legislature. We pray that You would give him strength and good health as he works to accomplish his many tasks. Refresh him and may he have quality times with his friends and family. 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.
Dear Lord, thank You for MLA: Kevin Falcon and the many years he has given in service to the people of Surrey-Cloverdale and the Province of British Columbia. Give Kevin wisdom as he serves in his last few months as MLA and prepare him for his next steps. As Kevin ventures out into new life endeavours, we pray that You would direct him. We ask that You would bless him and his family. May he be encouraged as he reflects upon his years as a Minister and as an MLA. 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.
We lift up MLA: Mable Elmore to You today Lord and thank You for appointing her to this position. Give her a clear vision for how to make a positive difference for those who genuinely need her help. Fill her with a healthy compassion and a desire to advocate for what is just and fair. Establish Your plans and purposes through her work. Bless her with an awareness of Your love for her and refresh her with renewed energy and commitment. We ask this in Jesus' name, 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.
Heavenly Father, we lift up our MLA: Doug Donaldson to You. We pray Your blessing on the leadership skills he brings to this position. Help him to discern and act upon those things that are vital and of real value. Guide him so that his goals for this year are in line with Your purposes and plans. Open doors for him so that his work is more effective. Make Your face shine on his family and enrich them with wholesome relationships and good friends. In Jesus' name, we pray. Amen.
Doug Donaldson was elected as MLA for Stikine on May 12, 2009 after four terms as a municipal councilor 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.