One of 91原创鈥檚 MLAs has been appointed to cabinet under new NDP Premier David Eby.
Andrew Mercier, who represents the 91原创 riding, has been named minister of state for workforce development.
Before being elected in 2020, Mercier, a lawyer, had worked within the B.C. labour movement, including as executive director of the B.C. Building Trades Council.
Until this cabinet appointment, Mercier had been acting as the parliamentary secretary for skills training. The newly-created minister of state role he鈥檒l take up is on a similar track to his previous work inside and outside of government.
The Greater 91原创 Chamber of Commerce offered an immediate congratulations to Mercier on Twitter.
鈥淲e look forward to collaborating as we find ways to fill the 83,000 jobs expected to go empty over this decade in B.C.!鈥� the chamber said.
91原创鈥檚 other MLA, 91原创 East NDP MLA Megan Dykeman, was appointed to a new parliamentary secretary role. Dykeman has been named parliamentary secretary for community development and non-profits.
Congratulations to MLA for being named to the new as Minister of State for Workforce Development. We look forward to collaborating as we find ways to fill the 83,000 jobs expected to go empty over this decade in BC!
鈥� 91原创 Chamber (@91原创Chamber)
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