Our prayers go out to Hon. Andrew Wilkinson today, that he may know his faithful service in his portfolio is appreciated. May he seek to know the truth in Your word–Psalm 89:14 » Righteousness and justice are foundations of Your throne: mercy and truth goes before Your face. » We pray Your blessing of love and grace for him and his family to keep them safe, strong and in good health. We pray in Jesus name. Amen.
Andrew Wilkinson was appointed Minister of Advanced Education on December 18, 2014. Previously, he served as Minister of Technology, Innovation and Citizens’ Services from June 2013, after being elected MLA for Vancouver-Quilchena in the 2013 General Election. He is a former deputy minister of the British Columbia Ministry of Economic Development, where he had responsibility for economic issues, trade and tourism. He also served as deputy minister for Intergovernmental Relations in the Premier’s Office for two years.
Prior to his election as MLA, Wilkinson worked as a lawyer in the Vancouver offices of a major national law firm. Prior to being called to the bar, Wilkinson was educated and licensed as a physician. He lived and worked as a doctor in Campbell River, Lillooet and Dease Lake. He holds degrees from the University of Alberta, Dalhousie University, and Oxford University, where he attended as a Rhodes Scholar.
He has also served as president of the BC Civil Liberties Association, president of the BC Mountaineering Club, and president of the BC Liberal Party.
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