Colin Hansen
Colin Hansen | |
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| MLA for Vancouver-Quilchena | |
| Assumed office 1996 | |
| Preceded by | Art Cowie |
| Minister of Health Services of British Columbia | |
| In office June 5, 2001 – December 15, 2004 | |
| Premier | Gordon Campbell |
| Preceded by | Corky Evans |
| Succeeded by | Shirley Bond |
| Assumed office November 30, 2010 | |
| Premier | Gordon Campbell |
| Preceded by | Kevin Falcon |
| Minister of Finance of British Columbia | |
| In office December 15, 2004 – June 16, 2005 | |
| Premier | Gordon Campbell |
| Preceded by | Gary Collins |
| Succeeded by | Carole Taylor |
| Assumed office June 23, 2008 | |
| Premier | Gordon Campbell |
| Preceded by | Carole Taylor |
| Minister responsible for Asia-Pacific Initiative of British Columbia | |
| In office June 16, 2005 – June 23, 2008 | |
| Premier | Gordon Campbell |
| Succeeded by | Ida Chong |
| Minister of Economic Development of British Columbia | |
| In office June 16, 2005 – June 23, 2008 | |
| Premier | Gordon Campbell |
| Preceded by | John Les |
| Succeeded by | Ida Chong |
| Minister responsible for Olympics of British Columbia | |
| In office June 16, 2005 – June 10, 2009 | |
| Premier | Gordon Campbell |
| Succeeded by | Mary McNeil |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Port Alberni, British Columbia |
| Political party | BC Liberal |
Colin Hansen was Minister of Finance and Deputy Premier for the Canadian province of British Columbia from June 10, 2009 to March 13, 2011. He had also served as Minister Responsible for Small Business since October 25, 2010. On November 30, 2010, he was additionally appointed as the Minister of Health Services.[1]
Hansen's previous portfolios include Minister of Finance (December 2004 – June 2005); Minister of Health Services (June 2001 – December 2004); and Minister of Economic Development and Minister responsible for the Asia-Pacific Initiative and the Olympics (June 2005 – June 2008).[1] He served as health critic, as well as the critic for employment and investment, and labour for the Official Opposition between 1996 and 2001.
He currently serves on the Treasury Board and the Select Standing Committee on Health.
Hansen was first elected to the Legislative Assembly of British Columbia in 1996 to serve in the riding of Vancouver-Quilchena. Before being elected to the legislature, he and wife, Laura, ran a small business in Vancouver. He has also served as vice-president of finance and administration for the Asia-Pacific Foundation of Canada. His volunteer work involves a number of community organizations, including serving as director for the Vancouver-Yokohama Sister Society and chair of the Vancouver Museum board of trustees.
Hansen was born and raised on Vancouver Island. He received his Bachelor of Arts degree in political science from the University of Victoria.
Sources
- ^ a b "38th Parliament Members". Legislative Assembly of British Columbia. Retrieved 6 July 2011.