Campbell ministry explained

Cabinet Name:Campbell ministry
Cabinet Type:ministry
Cabinet Number:34th
Jurisdiction:British Columbia
Flag:Flag of British Columbia.svg
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Government Head Title:Premier
Government Head:Gordon Campbell
Deputy Government Head Title:Deputy Premier
Deputy Government Head:
State Head Title:Monarch
State Head:Elizabeth II
Represented By Title:Lieutenant Governor
Represented By:
Political Party:Liberal Party
Opposition Party:New Democratic Party
Opposition Leader:
Election:2001, 2005, 2009
Legislature Status:Majority
Predecessor:Dosanjh ministry
Successor:Christy Clark ministry

The Campbell ministry was the combined Cabinet (formally the Executive Council of British Columbia) that governed British Columbia from June 5, 2001, to March 14, 2011. It was led by Gordon Campbell, the 34th premier of British Columbia, and consisted of members of the British Columbia Liberal Party.

The ministry succeeded the Dosanjh ministry, following the results of the 2001 election.[1] The Campbell ministry was in office for the entirety of the 37th Parliament of British Columbia and 38th Parliament of British Columbia, and some of the 39th Parliament of British Columbia before Campbell resigned. It was succeeded by the Christy Clark ministry.[2]

List of ministers

Portfolio!Minister!Tenure
Premier of British ColumbiaGordon CampbellJune 5, 2001 – March 14, 2011
Deputy Premier of British ColumbiaChristy ClarkJune 5, 2001 – September 20, 2004
Shirley BondSeptember 20, 2004 – June 10, 2009
Colin HansenJune 10, 2009 – March 14, 2011
Minister of Aboriginal Relations and ReconciliationTom ChristensenJune 16, 2005 – August 15, 2006
Mike de JongAugust 15, 2006 – June 10, 2009
George AbbottJune 10, 2009 – October 25, 2010
Barry PennerOctober 25, 2010 – March 14, 2011
Minister of Advanced EducationShirley BondMarch 14, 2001 – December 15, 2004
Ida ChongDecember 15, 2004 – June 16, 2005
Murray CoellJune 16, 2005 – June 23, 2008
Minister of Advanced Education and Labour Market DevelopmentMurray CoellJune 23, 2008 – June 10, 2009
Moira StilwellJune 10, 2009 – October 25, 2010
Minister of AgricultureJohn van DongenJune 5, 2001 – January 28, 2003
Stan HagenJanuary 28, 2003 – April 3, 2003
John van DongenApril 3, 2003 – June 16, 2005
Pat BellJune 16, 2005 – June 23, 2008
Stan HagenJune 23, 2008 – January 20, 2009
Ron CantelonJanuary 30, 2009 – June 10, 2009
Steve ThomsonJune 10, 2009 – October 25, 2010
Ben StewartOctober 25, 2010 – March 14, 2011
Attorney GeneralGeoff PlantJune 5, 2001 – June 16, 2005
Wally OppalJune 16, 2005 – June 10, 2009
Mike de JongJune 10, 2009 – December 1, 2010
Barry PennerDecember 1, 2010 – March 14, 2011
Minister of Children and Family DevelopmentGordie HoggJune 5, 2001 – January 23, 2004
Christy ClarkJanuary 26, 2004 – September 20, 2004
Stan HagenSeptember 20, 2004 – August 15, 2006
Tom ChristensenAugust 15, 2006 – June 10, 2009
Mary PolakJune 10, 2009 – March 14, 2011
Minister of Citizens' ServicesBen StewartJune 10, 2009 – June 11, 2010
Mary McNeilJune 11, 2010 – March 14, 2011
Minister of Community, Sport and Cultural DevelopmentGeorge AbbottJune 5, 2001 – January 26, 2004
Murray CoellJanuary 26, 2004 – June 16, 2005
Ida ChongJune 16, 2005 – June 23, 2008
Blair LekstromJune 23, 2008 – January 19, 2009
Kevin KruegerJanuary 19, 2009 – June 10, 2009
Bill BennettJune 10, 2009 – June 11, 2010
Ben StewartJune 11, 2010 – October 25, 2010
Stephanie CadieuxOctober 25, 2010 – March 14, 2011
Minister of Competition, Science and EnterpriseRick ThorpeJune 5, 2001 – January 26, 2004
Minister of Economic DevelopmentColin HansenJune 16, 2005 – June 23, 2008
Minister of EducationChristy ClarkJune 5, 2001 – January 26, 2004
Tom ChristensenJanuary 26, 2004 – June 16, 2005
Shirley BondJune 16, 2005 – June 10, 2009
Margaret MacDiarmidJune 10, 2009 – October 25, 2010
George AbbottOctober 25, 2010 – November 25, 2010
Margaret MacDiarmidNovember 25, 2010 – March 14, 2011
Minister of Employment and Income AssistanceClaude RichmondJune 16, 2005 – June 23, 2008
Minister of Energy and MinesRichard NeufeldJune 5, 2001 – June 16, 2005
Minister of Energy, Mines and Petroleum ResourcesRichard NeufeldJune 16, 2005 – January 19, 2009
Blair LekstromJanuary 19, 2009 – June 11, 2010
Bill BennettJune 11, 2010 – October 25, 2010
Minister of EnergyBill BennettOctober 25, 2010 – November 17, 2010
Steve ThomsomNovember 17, 2010 – March 14, 2011
Minister of EnvironmentJoyce MurrayJune 5, 2001 – January 26, 2004
Bill BarisoffJanuary 26, 2004 – June 16, 2005
Barry PennerJune 16, 2005 – October 25, 2010
Murray CoellOctober 25. 2010 – March 14, 2011
Minister of FinanceGary CollinsJune 5, 2001 – December 15, 2004
Colin HansenDecember 15, 2004 – June 16, 2005
Carole TaylorJune 16, 2005 – June 23, 2008
Colin HansenJune 23, 2008 – March 14, 2011
Minister of ForestsMike de JongJune 5, 2001 – June 16, 2005
Minister of Forests and RangeRich ColemanJune 16, 2005 – June 23, 2008
Pat BellJune 23, 2008 – October 25, 2010
Minister of Forests, Mines and LandsPat BellOctober 25, 2010 – March 14, 2011
Minister of Health PlanningSindi HawkinsJune 5, 2001 – January 26, 2004
Minister of Health ServicesColin HansenJune 5, 2001 – December 15, 2004
Shirley BondDecember 15, 2004 – June 16, 2005
George AbbottJune 16, 2005 – June 10, 2009
Kevin FalconJune 10, 2009 – November 30, 2011
Colin HansenNovember 30, 2011 – March 14, 2011
Minister of Healthy Living and SportMary PolakJune 23, 2008 – June 10, 2009
Ida ChongJune 10, 2009 – October 25, 2010
Minister of Housing and Social DevelopmentRich ColemanJune 23, 2008 – October 25, 2010
Minister of Human ResourcesMurray CoellJune 5, 2001 – January 26, 2004
Stan HagenJanuary 26, 2004 – September 20, 2004
Susan BriceSeptember 20, 2004 – June 26, 2005
Minister of LabourGraham BruceJune 5, 2001 – June 16, 2005
Mike de JongJune 16, 2005 – August 15, 2006
Olga IlichAugust 15, 2006 – June 23, 2008
Iain BlackJune 23, 2006 – June 10, 2009
Murray CoellJune 10, 2009 – October 25, 2010
Iain BlackOctober 25, 2010 – March 14, 2011
Minister of Management ServicesSandy SantoriJune 5, 2001 – January 26, 2004
Joyce MurrayJanuary 26, 2004 – June 16, 2005
Minister of Natural Resource OperationsSteve ThomsonOctober 25, 2010 – March 14, 2011
Minister of Provincial RevenueBill BarisoffJune 5, 2001 – January 26, 2004
Rick ThorpeJanuary 26, 2004 – June 16, 2005
Minister of Public Safety and Solicitor GeneralRich ColemanJune 6, 2001 – June 16, 2005
John LesJune 16, 2005 – April 1, 2008
John van DongenApril 1, 2008 – April 27, 2009
Rich ColemanApril 27, 2009 – June 10, 2009
Kash HeedJune 10, 2009 – April 9, 2010
Mike de JongApril 9, 2010 – May 4, 2010
Kash HeedMay 4, 2010 – May 5, 2010
Mike de JongMay 5, 2010 – October 25, 2010
Rich ColemanOctober 25, 2010 – March 14, 2011
Minister of Regional Economic and Skills DevelopmentMoira StilwellOctober 25, 2010 – November 22, 2010
Ida ChongNovember 22, 2010 – March 14, 2011
Minister of Science and UniversitiesIda ChongOctober 25, 2010 – March 14, 2011
Minister of Small BusinessJohn LesJanuary 26, 2004 – June 16, 2005
Rick ThorpeJune 16, 2005 – June 23, 2008
Kevin KruegerJune 23, 2008 – January 19, 2009
Ida ChongJanuary 19, 2009 – June 10, 2009
Iain BlackJune 10, 2009 – October 25, 2010
Colin HansenOctober 25, 2010 – March 14, 2011
Minister of Social DevelopmentKevin KruegerOctober 25, 2010 – March 14, 2011
Minister of Sustainable Resource ManagementStan HagenJune 5, 2001 – January 26, 2004
George AbbottJanuary 26, 2004 – June 16, 2005
Minister of Technology, Trade and the ArtsIda ChongJune 23, 2008 – January 19, 2009
Minister of TourismOlga IlichJune 16, 2005 – August 15, 2006
Stan HagenAugust 15, 2006 – June 23, 2008
Bill BennettJune 23, 2008 – June 10, 2009
Kevin KruegerJune 10, 2009 – October 25, 2010
Margaret MacDiarmidOctober 25, 2010 – March 14, 2011
Minister of Transportation and InfrastructureJudith ReidJune 5, 2001 – January 26, 2004
Kevin FalconJanuary 26, 2004 – June 10, 2009
Shirley BondJune 10, 2009 – March 14, 2011
Minister of State for ActNow BCGordie HoggAugust 15, 2006 – June 23, 2008
Mary McNeilJune 10, 2009 – June 11, 2010
Minister of State for Building Code RenewalNaomi YamamotoOctober 25, 2010 – March 14, 2011
Minister of State for Community CharterTed NebbelingJune 5, 2001 – January 26, 2004
Minister of State for Early Childhood DevelopmentLinda ReidJune 5, 2001 – June 16, 2005
Minister of State for Forestry OperationsRoger HarrisJanuary 26, 2004 – June 16, 2005
Minister of State for Immigration and Multicultural ServicesGulzar Singh CheemaJanuary 26, 2004 – March 8, 2004
Patrick WongSeptember 20, 2004 – June 16, 2005
Minister of State for Intergovernmental RelationsGreg Halsey-BrandtJune 5, 2001 – January 26, 2004
Sindi HawkinsJanuary 26, 2004 – June 16, 2005
John van DongenJune 16, 2005 – June 23, 2008
Joan McIntyreJune 23, 2008 – June 10, 2009
Naomi YamamotoJune 10, 2009 – October 25, 2010
Minister of State for Intermediate, Long Term and Home CareKatherine WhittredJune 5, 2001 – January 26, 2004
Minister of State for Mental Health and Addiction ServicesGulzar Singh CheemaJune 5, 2001 – January 26, 2004
Susan BriceJanuary 26, 2004 – September 20, 2004
Brenda LockeSeptember 20, 2004 – June 16, 2005
Minister of State for MiningPat BellJanuary 26, 2004 – June 16, 2005
Bill BennettJune 16, 2005 – February 7, 2007
Kevin KruegerFebruary 7, 2007 – June 23, 2008
Gordie HoggJune 23, 2008 – June 10, 2009
Randy HawesJune 10, 2009 – March 14, 2011
Minister of State for OlympicsMary McNeilJune 10, 2009 – June 11, 2011
Minister of State for Resort DevelopmentSandy SantoriJanuary 26, 2004 – January 11, 2005
Patty SahotaFebruary 1, 2005 – June 16, 2005
Minister of State for Women's EqualityLynn StephensJune 5, 2001 – January 26, 2004
Minister of State for Women's and Seniors' ServicesIda ChongJanuary 26, 2004 – December 15, 2004
Wendy McMahonDecember 15, 2004 – June 16, 2005
Minister responsible for Asia-Pacific InitiativeColin HansenJune 16, 2005 – June 23, 2008
Ida ChongJune 23, 2008 – June 10, 2009
Minister responsible for Child CareLinda ReidJune 16, 2005 – June 10, 2009
Mary PolakJune 10, 2009 – October 25, 2010
Minister responsible for Climate ActionBarry PennerJanuary 19, 2009 – June 10, 2009
John YapJune 10, 2009 – March 14, 2011
Minister responsible for DeregulationKevin FalconJune 5, 2001 – January 26, 2004
Rick ThorpeJune 16, 2005 – June 23, 2008
Kevin KruegerJune 23, 2008 – January 19, 2009
Minister responsible for Early Learning and LiteracyShirley BondJune 16, 2005 – June 10, 2009
Margaret MacDiarmidJune 10, 2009 – October 25, 2010
Minister responsible for HousingRich ColemanJune 16, 2005 – June 23, 2008
Rich ColemanOctober 25, 2010 – March 14, 2011
Minister responsible for Integrated Land Management BureauPat BellJune 10, 2009 – October 25, 2010
Minister responsible for Intergovernmental Relations SecretariatMargaret MacDiarmidOctober 25, 2010 – March 14, 2011
Minister responsible for MulticulturalismWally OppalJune 16, 2005 – June 10, 2009
Ben StewartJune 10, 2009 – June 11, 2010
Mary McNeilJune 11, 2010 – October 25, 2010
Minister responsible for OlympicsColin HansenJune 16, 2005 – June 10, 2009
Minister responsible for Public Affairs BureauBen StewartJune 10, 2009 – June 11, 2010
Mary McNeilJune 11, 2010 – October 25, 2010
Minister responsible for Research and TechnologyMurray CoellJune 16, 2005 – June 23, 2008
Minister responsible for Seniors' and Women's IssuesIda ChongJune 16, 2005 – June 23, 2008
Minister responsible for Treaty NegotiationsGeoff PlantJune 5, 2001 – June 16, 2005
Minister responsible for Water Stewardship and Sustainable CommunitiesBarry PennerJune 16, 2005 – June 23, 2008
Portfolio!Tenure
George AbbottMinister of Community, Aboriginal and Women's ServicesJune 5, 2001 – January 26, 2004
Minister of Sustainable Resource ManagementJanuary 26, 2004 – June 16, 2005
Minister of HealthJune 16, 2005 – June 23, 2008
Minister of Health ServicesJune 23, 2008 – June 10, 2009
Minister of Aboriginal Relations and ReconciliationJune 10, 2009 – October 25, 2010
Minister of EducationOctober 25, 2010 – November 25, 2010
Bill BarisofMinister of Provincial RevenueJune 5, 2001 – January 26, 2004
Minister of Water, Land and Air ProtectionJanuary 26, 2004 – June 16, 2005
Minister of State for MiningJanuary 26, 2004 – June 16, 2005
Pat BellMinister of Agriculture and LandsJune 16, 2005 – June 23, 2008
Minister of Forests and RangeJune 23, 2008 – October 25, 2010
Minister responsible for Integrated Land Management BureauJune 10, 2009 – October 25, 2010
Minister of Forests, Mines and LandsOctober 25, 2010 – March 14, 2011
Bill BennettMinister of State for MiningJune 16, 2005 – February 7, 2007
Minister of Tourism, Culture and the ArtsJune 23, 2008 – June 10, 2009
Minister of Community and Rural DevelopmentJune 10, 2009 – June 11, 2010
Minister of Energy, Mines and Petroleum ResourcesJune 11, 2010 – October 25, 2010
Minister of EnergyOctober 25, 2010 – November 17, 2010
Iain BlackMinister of Labour and Citizens' ServicesJune 23, 2006 – June 10, 2009
Minister of Small Business, Technology and Economic DevelopmentJune 10, 2009 – October 25, 2010
Minister of LabourOctober 25, 2010 – March 14, 2011
Shirley BondMinister of Advanced EducationMarch 14, 2001 – December 15, 2004
Deputy Premier of British ColumbiaSeptember 20, 2004 – June 10, 2009
Minister of Health ServicesDecember 15, 2004 – June 16, 2005
Minister of EducationJune 16, 2005 – June 10, 2009
Minister responsible for Early Learning and LiteracyJune 16, 2005 – June 10, 2009
Minister of Transportation and InfrastructureJune 10, 2009 – March 14, 2011
Susan BriceMinister of State for Mental Health and Addiction ServicesJanuary 26, 2004 – September 20, 2004
Minister of Human ResourcesSeptember 20, 2004 – June 26, 2005
Graham BruceMinister of Skills Development and LabourJune 5, 2001 – June 16, 2005
Stephanie CadieuxMinister of Community, Sport and Cultural DevelopmentOctober 25, 2010 – March 14, 2011
Gordon CampbellPremier of British ColumbiaJune 5, 2001 – March 14, 2011
Ron CantelonMinister of Agriculture and LandsJanuary 30, 2009 – June 10, 2009
Gulzar Singh CheemaMinister of State for Mental HealthJune 5, 2001 – January 26, 2004
Minister of State for Immigration and Multicultural ServicesJanuary 26, 2004 – March 8, 2004
Ida ChongMinister of State for Women's and Seniors' ServicesJanuary 26, 2004 – December 15, 2004
Minister of Advanced EducationDecember 15, 2004 – June 16, 2005
Minister of Community ServicesJune 16, 2005 – June 23, 2008
Minister responsible for Seniors' and Women's IssuesJune 16, 2005 – June 23, 2008
Minister of Technology, Trade and the ArtsJune 23, 2008 – January 19, 2009
Minister responsible for Asia-Pacific InitiativeJune 23, 2008 – June 10, 2009
Minister of Small Business, Technology and Economic DevelopmentJanuary 19, 2009 – June 10, 2009
Minister of Healthy Living and SportJune 10, 2009 – October 25, 2010
Minister of Science and UniversitiesOctober 25, 2010 – March 14, 2011
Minister of Regional Economic and Skills DevelopmentNovember 22, 2010 – March 14, 2011
Tom ChristensenMinister of EducationJanuary 26, 2004 – June 16, 2005
Minister of Aboriginal Relations and ReconciliationJune 16, 2005 – August 15, 2006
Minister of Children and Family DevelopmentAugust 15, 2006 – June 10, 2009
Christy ClarkDeputy Premier of British ColumbiaJune 5, 2001 – September 20, 2004
Minister of EducationJune 5, 2001 – January 26, 2004
Minister of Children and Family DevelopmentJanuary 26, 2004 – September 20, 2004
Murray CoellMinister of Human ResourcesJune 5, 2001 – January 26, 2004
Minister of Community, Aboriginal and Women's ServicesJanuary 26, 2004 – June 16, 2005
Minister of Advanced EducationJune 16, 2005 – June 23, 2008
Minister responsible for Research and TechnologyJune 16, 2005 – June 23, 2008
Minister of Advanced Education and Labour Market DevelopmentJune 23, 2008 – June 10, 2009
Minister of LabourJune 10, 2009 – October 25, 2010
Minister of EnvironmentOctober 25. 2010 – March 14, 2011
Rich ColemanMinister of Public Safety and Solicitor GeneralJune 6, 2001 – June 16, 2005
Minister of Forests and RangeJune 16, 2005 – June 23, 2008
Minister responsible for HousingJune 16, 2005 – June 23, 2008
Minister of Housing and Social DevelopmentJune 23, 2008 – October 25, 2010
Minister of Public Safety and Solicitor GeneralApril 27, 2009 – June 10, 2009
Minister of Public Safety and Solicitor GeneralOctober 25, 2010 – March 14, 2011
Minister responsible for HousingOctober 25, 2010 – March 14, 2011
Gary CollinsMinister of FinanceJune 5, 2001 – December 15, 2004
Mike de JongMinister of ForestsJune 5, 2001 – June 16, 2005
Minister of Labour and Citizens' ServicesJune 16, 2005 – August 15, 2006
Minister of Aboriginal Relations and ReconciliationAugust 15, 2006 – June 10, 2009
Attorney GeneralJune 10, 2009 – December 1, 2010
Minister of Public Safety and Solicitor GeneralApril 9, 2010 – May 4, 2010
Minister of Public Safety and Solicitor GeneralMay 5, 2010 – October 25, 2010
Kevin FalconMinister of State for DeregulationJune 5, 2001 – January 26, 2004
Minister of TransportationJanuary 26, 2004 – June 23, 2008
Minister of Transportation and InfrastructureJune 23, 2008 – June 10, 2009
Minister of Health ServicesJune 10, 2009 – November 30, 2011
Stan HagenMinister of Sustainable Resource ManagementJune 5, 2001 – January 26, 2004
Minister of Agriculture, Food and FisheriesJanuary 28, 2003 – April 3, 2003
Minister of Human ResourcesJanuary 26, 2004 – September 20, 2004
Minister of Children and Family DevelopmentSeptember 20, 2004 – August 15, 2006
Minister of Tourism, Sport and the ArtsAugust 15, 2006 – June 23, 2008
Minister of Agriculture and LandsJune 23, 2008 – January 20, 2009
Greg Halsey-BrandtMinister of State for Intergovernmental RelationsJune 5, 2001 – January 26, 2004
Colin HansenMinister of Health ServicesJune 5, 2001 – December 15, 2004
Minister of FinanceDecember 15, 2004 – June 16, 2005
Minister of Economic DevelopmentJune 16, 2005 – June 23, 2008
Minister responsible for Asia-Pacific InitiativeJune 16, 2005 – June 23, 2008
Minister responsible for OlympicsJune 16, 2005 – June 10, 2009
Minister of FinanceJune 23, 2008 – March 14, 2011
Deputy Premier of British ColumbiaJune 10, 2009 – March 14, 2011
Minister responsible for Small BusinessOctober 25, 2010 – March 14, 2011
Minister of Health ServicesNovember 30, 2011 – March 14, 2011
Roger HarrisMinister of State for Forestry OperationsJanuary 26, 2004 – June 16, 2005
Randy HawesMinister of State for MiningJune 10, 2009 – March 14, 2011
Sindi HawkinsMinister of Health PlanningJune 5, 2001 – January 26, 2004
Minister of State for Intergovernmental RelationsJanuary 26, 2004 – June 16, 2005
Kash HeedMinister of Public Safety and Solicitor GeneralJune 10, 2009 – April 9, 2010
Minister of Public Safety and Solicitor GeneralMay 4, 2010 – May 5, 2010
Gordie HoggMinister of Children and Family DevelopmentJune 5, 2001 – January 23, 2004
Minister of State for ActNow BCAugust 15, 2006 – June 23, 2008
Minister of State for MiningJune 23, 2008 – June 10, 2009
Olga IlichMinister of Tourism, Sport and the ArtsJune 16, 2005 – August 15, 2006
Minister of Labour and Citizens' ServicesAugust 15, 2006 – June 23, 2008
Kevin KruegerMinister of State for MiningFebruary 7, 2007 – June 23, 2008
Minister of Small Business and RevenueJune 23, 2008 – January 19, 2009
Minister responsible for DeregulationJune 23, 2008 – January 19, 2009
Minister of Community DevelopmentJanuary 19, 2009 – June 10, 2009
Minister of Tourism, Culture and the ArtsJune 10, 2009 – October 25, 2010
Minister of Social DevelopmentOctober 25, 2010 – March 14, 2011
Blair LekstromMinister of Community DevelopmentJune 23, 2008 – January 19, 2009
Minister of Energy, Mines and Petroleum ResourcesJanuary 19, 2009 – June 11, 2010
John LesMinister of Small Business and Economic DevelopmentJanuary 26, 2004 – June 16, 2005
Minister of Public Safety and Solicitor GeneralJune 16, 2005 – April 1, 2008
Brenda LockeMinister of State for Mental Health and Addiction ServicesSeptember 20, 2004 – June 16, 2005
Margaret MacDiarmidMinister of EducationJune 10, 2009 – October 25, 2010
Minister responsible for Early Learning and LiteracyJune 10, 2009 – October 25, 2010
Minister of Tourism, Trade and InvestmentOctober 25, 2010 – March 14, 2011
Minister responsible for Intergovernmental Relations SecretariatOctober 25, 2010 – March 14, 2011
Minister of EducationNovember 25, 2010 – March 14, 2011
Joan McIntyreMinister of State for Intergovernmental RelationsJune 23, 2008 – June 10, 2009
Wendy McMahonMinister of State for Women's and Seniors' ServicesDecember 15, 2004 – June 16, 2005
Mary McNeilMinister of State for ActNow BCJune 10, 2009 – June 11, 2010
Minister of Citizens' ServicesJune 11, 2010 – March 14, 2011
Joyce MurrayMinister of Water, Land and Air ProtectionJune 5, 2001 – January 26, 2004
Minister of Management ServicesJanuary 26, 2004 – June 16, 2005
Ted NebbelingMinister of State for Community CharterJune 5, 2001 – January 26, 2004
Richard NeufeldMinister of Energy and MinesJune 5, 2001 – June 16, 2005
Minister of Energy, Mines and Petroleum ResourcesJune 16, 2005 – January 19, 2009
Wally OppalAttorney GeneralJune 16, 2005 – June 10, 2009
Minister responsible for MulticulturalismJune 16, 2005 – June 10, 2009
Barry PennerMinister responsible for Water Stewardship and Sustainable CommunitiesJune 16, 2005 – June 23, 2008
Minister of EnvironmentJune 16, 2005 – October 25, 2010
Minister responsible for Climate ActionJanuary 19, 2009 – June 10, 2009
Minister of Aboriginal Relations and ReconciliationOctober 25, 2010 – March 14, 2011
Attorney GeneralDecember 1, 2010 – March 14, 2011
Geoff PlantAttorney GeneralJune 5, 2001 – June 16, 2005
Minister responsible for Treaty NegotiationsJune 5, 2001 – June 16, 2005
Mary PolakMinister of Healthy Living and SportJune 23, 2008 – June 10, 2009
Minister of State for OlympicsJune 10, 2009 – June 11, 2011
Minister of Children and Family DevelopmentJune 10, 2009 – March 14, 2011
Minister responsible for Child CareJune 10, 2009 – October 25, 2010
Minister responsible for MulticulturalismJune 11, 2010 – October 25, 2010
Minister responsible for Public Affairs BureauJune 11, 2010 – October 25, 2010
Judith ReidMinister of TransportationJune 5, 2001 – January 26, 2004
Linda ReidMinister of State for Early Childhood DevelopmentJune 5, 2001 – June 16, 2005
Minister responsible for Child CareJune 16, 2005 – June 10, 2009
Claude RichmondMinister of Employment and Income AssistanceJune 16, 2005 – June 23, 2008
Patty SahotaMinister of State for Resort DevelopmentFebruary 1, 2005 – June 16, 2005
Sandy SantoriMinister of Management ServicesJune 5, 2001 – January 26, 2004
Minister of State for Resort DevelopmentJanuary 26, 2004 – January 11, 2005
Lynn StephensMinister of State for Women's EqualityJune 5, 2001 – January 26, 2004
Ben StewartMinister of Citizens' ServicesJune 10, 2009 – June 11, 2010
Minister responsible for MulticulturalismJune 10, 2009 – June 11, 2010
Minister responsible for Public Affairs BureauJune 10, 2009 – June 11, 2010
Minister of Community and Rural DevelopmentJune 11, 2010 – October 25, 2010
Minister of AgricultureOctober 25, 2010 – March 14, 2011
Moira StilwellMinister of Advanced Education and Labour Market DevelopmentJune 10, 2009 – October 25, 2010
Minister of Regional Economic and Skills DevelopmentOctober 25, 2010 – November 22, 2010
Carole TaylorMinister of FinanceJune 16, 2005 – June 23, 2008
Steve ThomsomMinister of Agriculture and LandsJune 10, 2009 – October 25, 2010
Minister of Natural Resource OperationsOctober 25, 2010 – March 14, 2011
Minister of EnergyNovember 17, 2010 – March 14, 2011
Rick ThorpeMinister of Competition, Science and EnterpriseJune 5, 2001 – January 26, 2004
Minister of Provincial RevenueJanuary 26, 2004 – June 16, 2005
Minister of Small Business and RevenueJune 16, 2005 – June 23, 2008
Minister responsible for DeregulationJune 16, 2005 – June 23, 2008
John van DongenMinister of Agriculture, Food and FisheriesJune 5, 2001 – January 28, 2003
Minister of Agriculture, Food and FisheriesApril 3, 2003 – June 16, 2005
Minister of State for Intergovernmental RelationsJune 16, 2005 – June 23, 2008
Minister of Public Safety and Solicitor GeneralApril 1, 2008 – April 27, 2009
Katherine WhittredMinister of State for Intermediate, Long Term and Home CareJune 5, 2001 – January 26, 2004
Patrick WongMinister of State for Immigration and Multicultural ServicesSeptember 20, 2004 – June 16, 2005
Naomi YamamotoMinister of State for Intergovernmental RelationsJune 10, 2009 – October 25, 2010
Minister of State for Building Code RenewalOctober 25, 2010 – March 14, 2011
John YapMinister responsible for Climate ActionJune 10, 2009 – March 14, 2011

Cabinet composition and shuffles

Campbell's first cabinet was sworn in on June 5, 2001. At 28 ministers, including Campbell himself, it was the largest cabinet in BC history. 21 members were full ministers and seven were ministers of state, reviving a practice last used in the Vander Zalm ministry. The size came as a surprise, since in the 1996 election, Campbell had run of a promise to reduce the size of cabinet to 12 members. Campbell made significant changes to the structuring of the ministries. Several ministries were divided: Health was split into two ministries, Health Planning and Health Services, and additionally supported by two ministers of state (mental health; intermediate, long-term and home care); Environment was split into Sustainable Resource Management and Water, Land and Air Protection; and Attorney General's responsibility for police and correctional services formed the basis of the new Ministry of Public Safety and Solicitor General. Meanwhile, the ministries for Women's Equality, Multiculturalism, Municipal Affairs and Aboriginal Affairs were merged into the new Ministry of Community, Aboriginal and Women's Services (alongside an additional minister of state for women's equality); and the ministries for Employment and Investment and Small Business, Tourism and Culture were joined together as the new Ministry of Competition, Science and Enterprise.[3] [4]

Campbell initiated his first major shuffle on January 26, 2004. Six ministers were dropped from cabinet — Greg Halsey-Brandt, Gordon Hogg, Ted Nebbeling, Judith Reid, Lynne Stephens and Katherine Whittred — and six new members joined: Pat Bell, Susan Brice, Ida Chong, Tom Christensen, Roger Harris and John Les. Among the ministers who remained in cabinet, Christy Clark moved from education to children and families, Kevin Falcon from deregulation to transport, and Sindi Hawkins from to health planning to intergovernmental affairs. In all, eleven ministers changed portfolios. Additionally, Campbell adjusted the junior ministries. Ministries of state for health planning, deregulation and the Community Charter were eliminated; women's equality and senior care were combined into women's and seniors' services; and new posts were added to oversee forest operations, mining, resort development and immigration and multicultural services. The cabinet remained at 28 ministers.[5]

Following the government's re-election in the 2005 election, Campbell adjusted his cabinet. The cabinet's size was reduced to 23 ministers, in part due to several defeats in the election. Newly-elected MLAs Carole Taylor and Wally Oppal were named finance minister and attorney general, respectively. Colin Hansen moved to economic development, as well as becoming minister responsible for the government's role in the 2010 Olympics; Shirley Bond moved to education; George Abbott moved to health; Rich Coleman moved to forests; and Christensen took on the new portfolio of Aboriginal relations and reconciliation.[6]

On August 15, 2006, Campbell swapped four ministers' portfolios. Stan Hagen moved from children and family development to tourism, sport and arts; Christensen moved from aboriginal relations to children and family development; Mike de Jong moved to aboriginal relations from labour; and Olga Illich moved from tourism to labour. Additionally, Hogg rejoined cabinet as minister of state for ActNow BC.[7]

On June 22, 2008, Campbell shuffled his cabinet in what he called a "mild" change. Colin Hansen returned as finance minister, after Taylor announced she would not run in the next election and was dropped from cabinet. Blair Lekstrom and Bill Bennett joined cabinet from the backbenches, becoming minister of community services and minister of tourism, respectively. Coleman moved from forestry to the new ministry of housing and social development.[8]

Following the 2009 election, Campbell named a new, 24-member cabinet. Hansen remained finance minister and was promoted to deputy premier; de Jong became attorney general; Falcon moved to health services; Bond to transportation; and Abbott to health. Additionally, four members — Linda Reid, Gordie Hogg, Ron Cantelon and Joan McIntyre — were dropped, and eight new members joined cabinet: Randy Hawes (mining), Kash Heed (solicitor general), Mary McNeil (Olympics and ActNow), Margaret MacDiarmid (education), Ben Stewart (citizens' services), Moira Stilwell (advanced education), Steve Thomsom (agriculture), Naomi Yamamoto (intergovernmental relations) and John Yap (climate action).[9]

On April 9, 2010, Heed resigned from cabinet after he learned the RCMP was investigating his campaign for violations of the Elections Act. De Jong stepped in as solicitor general on an interim basis.[10] Heed returned to cabinet on May 4, after being cleared of wrongdoing by the special prosecutor; however, the following day, the special prosecutor himself resigned after it came out that his firm had donated to Heed's campaign. Heed resigned from cabinet again, pending a more thorough investigation, and de Jong again stepped in as solicitor general.[11]

Campbell shuffled his cabinet once more on October 25, 2010. The shuffle came amidst cratering poll numbers.[12] Sixteen members changed portfolios, with only six staying put: Bond (transport), de Jong (attorney general), Hawes (mining), McNeil (citizens' services), Mary Polak (children and family development) and Yap (climate action).[13]

References

Sources

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Gordon Muir Campbell The Canadian Encyclopedia . July 18, 2022 . www.thecanadianencyclopedia.ca . January 15, 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220115215752/https://www.thecanadianencyclopedia.ca/en/article/gordon-muir-campbell . live .
  2. News: B.C. Premier Christy Clark sworn in, unveils cabinet. February 27, 2013. CTV News. March 14, 2011. https://web.archive.org/web/20140903112742/http://www.ctvnews.ca/b-c-premier-christy-clark-sworn-in-unveils-cabinet-1.618473#. September 3, 2014. live.
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