Lord as our government changes in our Province we ask a special blessing on Hon. Mike Bernier. May he find wisdom, peace and discernment during this transition. May You bless his family, his time and his words. Thank you Lord for his life – in Jesus name Amen.
Mike Bernier was re-elected MLA for Peace River South in 2017. He is the Minister of Education.
Prior to being appointed Minister of Education, Mike served as Parliamentary Secretary for Energy Literacy and the Environment for the Minister of Environment. He has also served on the Cabinet Committee on Strong Economy.
Before being elected to the Legislature in 2013, Mike served as mayor of Dawson Creek, elected in 2008 and re-elected in 2011. He also served as a Dawson Creek city councillor from 2005 to 2008.
Mike is the past president of the North Central Local Government Association. He has also served on the Peace River Regional District, B.C. Mayors Climate Leadership Council, Community Energy Association, Council of Resource Community Mayors, Northeast Regional Advisory Committee, Site C Regional and Local Government Liaison Committee, Northern Development Initiative Trust, and the South Peace Economic Development Commission.
Mike has lived in Dawson Creek since 1993 and has 20 years of experience in the natural gas industry.