Premier David Eby has upended his cabinet, bringing in new faces from the backbench and replacing senior cabinet ministers.
Former forests minister Katrine Conroy takes over the finance portfolio, while Robinson moves to post-secondary education and future skills.
Sharma, who was previously Parliamentary secretary for community development and non-profits, had tears in her eyes Wednesday as she received a standing ovation at the Government House ceremony, where the ministers were sworn in by Lt.-Gov. Janet Austin. “British Columbians want her on their side,” Eby said of Conroy, who represents Kootenay West in B.C.’s southeast.Eby would not categorize Robinson as having been demoted and said she will have an important role in ensuring institutions prepare students for challenging economic times.
“I don’t know how many times I can say it, I am committed to a fixed election date for B.C.," he said.Bowinn Ma will be the minister of emergency management and climate readiness, while Rachna Singh, a former Parliamentary secretary, is elevated to cabinet as the education minister.
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