MLAs elect Steve Thomson as the Speaker of the BC Legislature

Today I released a statement congratulating Steve Thomson, BC Liberal MLA for Kelowna-Mission, on his acclamation to the role of speaker of the Legislative Assembly of British Columbia for the province’s 41st parliament.

I wish to thank him for taking on this role to serve the legislature and his fellow MLAs. I could not think of a more exceptional choice to guide the business of the legislature. Mr. Thomson has the respect of all the MLAs in the legislature and brings experience, dignity and honour to his new position.