Political Breakfast with MLA Shirley Bond
Presented by: Coastal GasLink
Political Breakfast Featuring Shirley Bond
Join Prince George-Valemount MLA and Interim Leader of the BC Liberal Party, Shirley Bond, as she discusses updates and a look forward to what 2022 holds in store for Prince George and the province.
MLA Prince George-Valemount: Shirley Bond
Shirley Bond was elected in 2001 and 2005 as the MLA for Prince George-Mount Robson, and re-elected in 2009, 2013, 2017 and 2020 as the MLA for Prince George-Valemount. Shirley is the BC Liberal Party Interim Leader and Official Opposition critic for Seniors Services and Long Term Care and critic for Health.Shirley has extensive experience serving as Minister of Jobs, Tourism and Skills Training and Minister Responsible for Labour, 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. She was the first female to hold the position of Attorney General in British Columbia's history, a title she held while Minister of Justice. She has been honoured as a trailblazer in the B.C. justice system.
Shirley also served as the Chair of the Cabinet Committee on Strong Economy, Vice Chair of the Treasury Board, as a member on the Priorities and Planning Committee and the Cabinet Committee on Climate Leadership and worked directly with the Premier's Women's Economic Council.
In Opposition, Shirley has served as the Chair of the Select Standing Committee on Public Accounts and the Official Opposition Finance critic.
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.
Shirley and her late husband Bill were married for 41 years. Shirley lives in Prince George and loves spending time with her family, especially her twin adult children, and grandsons Caleb and Cooper.
Date and Time
Tuesday Feb 1, 2022
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM PST
8:00 AM Doors open
8:20 AM Breakfast
8:45 AM Presentation
Location
Courtyard by Marriott
900 Brunswick St.
Fees/Admission
$35 for members
$45 for non-members
Contact Information
Josie Wendling, Executive Projects Coordinator
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