B.C. Appoints New Tourism Minister

Thompson Okanagan
Written By Thompson Okanagan Tourism Association

B.C. Premier John Horgan has announced a new cabinet, including Melanie Mark as the Minister of Tourism, Arts, Culture, and Sport.

“We look forward to working closely with Melanie Mark, the new Minister of Tourism, Arts, Culture, and Sport to tackle the significant challenges facing the industry, and ultimately moving the sector down the path to economic recovery,” said TOTA President & CEO Glenn Mandziuk. “As well, TOTA extends our sincere thanks and gratitude to the Honourable Lisa Beare for her leadership and steadfast support of the sector during the three years in which she served as Minister for the tourism industry.”

Melanie Mark’s became B.C.’s first female First Nations MLA when she was elected to represent Vancouver-Mount Pleasant in 2016. In 2017, she became the province’s first female First Nations cabinet minister, appointed to the Ministry of Advanced Education, Skills and Training.

Lisa Beare will now serve as Minister of Citizens’ Services.

 
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