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By James Peters

Opposition Critics

Kamloops MLAs Stone, Milobar pull down key positions in B.C. Liberal shadow cabinet

Nov 30, 2020 | 1:49 PM

KAMLOOPS — The two Kamloops MLAs returning to Victoria after October’s provincial election will have increased responsibilities in the opposition benches.

Interim B.C. Liberal Leader Shirley Bond announced her shadow cabinet Monday (Nov. 30).

It includes a plum spot for Kamloops-North Thompson MLA Peter Milobar, who will serve as the Opposition House Leader. Milobar will also serve as the party’s critic for Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation. That was one of several critic portfolios Milobar held during the minority legislature that sat from 2017 to 2020.

Kamloops-South Thompson MLA Todd Stone was named the critic for Jobs, Economic Recovery and Innovation. Economic recovery will be a main focus in the coming months as B.C. works to emerge from the COVID-19 pandemic.

Fraser-Nicola MLA Jackie Tegart will serve as the party’s critic for the Education file.

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Full list:

• Advanced Education, Skills Training & Sport – Coralee Oakes
• Agriculture & Food – Ian Paton
• Attorney General – Mike de Jong
• Citizens’ Services – Bruce Banman
• Children, Family Development & Childcare – Karin Kirkpatrick
• Columbia Basin Initiatives – Doug Clovechok
• Energy, Mines & Low Carbon Innovation – Tom Shypitka
• Education – Jackie Tegart
• Environment & Climate Change Strategy – Ellis Ross
• Finance – Mike Bernier
• Fisheries, Aquaculture & BC Ferries – Jordan Sturdy
• Forests, Lands, & Natural Resources – John Rustad
• Gender Equity, Accessibility & Inclusion – Stephanie Cadieux
• Health – Renee Merrifield
• Housing – Ben Stewart
• Indigenous Relations & Reconciliation – Peter Milobar
• Jobs, Economic Recovery & Innovation – Todd Stone
• Labour – Greg Kyllo
• Mental Health & Addictions – Trevor Halford
• Municipal Affairs – Dan Ashton
• Public Safety & Solicitor General – Mike Morris
• Rural Development – Lorne Doerksen
• Seniors Services & Long Term Care – Shirley Bond
• Social Development & Poverty Reduction – Dan Davies
• Tourism, Arts & Culture, & Anti-Racism Initiatives – Teresa Wat
• Transportation, Infrastructure & TransLink – Michael Lee

Caucus Officers:

• Interim Leader – Shirley Bond
• House Leader – Peter Milobar
• Caucus Chair – Stephanie Cadieux
• Caucus Whip – Doug Clovechok
• Deputy Caucus Whip – Greg Kyllo
• Assistant Deputy Speaker – Norm Letnick