Townhall with Minister Robinson & Minister Farnworth – Tri-Cities Chamber of Commerce
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July 8, 2020 @ 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
The Honourable Selina Robinson, Minister of Municipal Affairs & Housing and the Honourable Mike Farnworth, Minister of Public Safety and Solicitor General
Join us for a conversation with the Ministers Robinson and Farnworth on Wednesday, July 8. They will engage in a Q&A with our members and provide an update on what they’re working on in regards to COVID-19.
This event wouldn’t be possible without the support of our presenting sponsor, Port of Vancouver. Learn more about how they’re laying the foundation for a brighter future here.
MLA: Hon. Selina Robinson, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing
Selina Robinson was elected as the MLA for Coquitlam-Maillardville in 2013 and re-elected in 2017. She is the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing and Minister of Citizens’ Services. Selina served as the Official Opposition spokesperson for mental health and addictions, seniors, local government and sports.
Born and raised in the suburbs of Montreal before relocating to Richmond B.C. with her family, Selina has been actively engaged in the Coquitlam community since moving there more than 20 years ago.
MLA: Hon. Mike Farnworth, Minister of Public Safety and Solicitor General
Mike Farnworth was re-elected as MLA for Port Coquitlam in 2017. He was first elected as MLA for Port Coquitlam-Burke Mountain in 1991, and re-elected in 1996, 2005, 2009 and 2013. Mike served as the Official Opposition spokesperson for Justice (Public Safety and Solicitor General), and as the Official Opposition Caucus House Leader.
Mike was raised in Port Coquitlam and has lived there for more than 40 years. He earned a bachelor’s degree in geography at Simon Fraser University, and was elected to Port Coquitlam city council for three terms in 1983, 1985 and 1990.