BC Liberal TV "Rewind" - August 19th edition
Showing posts with label Barry Penner. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Barry Penner. Show all posts
Friday, August 19, 2011
Thursday, August 18, 2011
Barry Penner resigns as BC Attorney-General
From the Province of BC:
Premier Christy Clark issued the following statement regarding Barry Penner’s resignation today as Attorney General:
“I have asked Shirley Bond to serve as Attorney General on an interim basis, in addition to continuing her role as Minister of Public Safety and Solicitor General.
“Barry Penner has served this government and British Columbians with distinction and honour. I first had the privilege of serving with Barry in 1996 and it was at that time I realized his passion for making British Columbia a better place to live.
“As the longest-serving Minister of Environment in Canada, Minister of Aboriginal Relations and Reconciliation and most recently as Attorney General, Barry has a breadth and depth of knowledge and experience that contributed tremendous value to the cabinet table.
“As much as anyone in public life, I understand the need for striking the right work/life balance. I wish Barry all the best as he enters a new chapter of his life and focuses on his family.”
Premier Christy Clark issued the following statement regarding Barry Penner’s resignation today as Attorney General:
“Late this morning, Barry Penner advised me that he would be stepping down as Attorney General in order to spend more time with his family.
“I have asked Shirley Bond to serve as Attorney General on an interim basis, in addition to continuing her role as Minister of Public Safety and Solicitor General.
“Barry Penner has served this government and British Columbians with distinction and honour. I first had the privilege of serving with Barry in 1996 and it was at that time I realized his passion for making British Columbia a better place to live.
“As the longest-serving Minister of Environment in Canada, Minister of Aboriginal Relations and Reconciliation and most recently as Attorney General, Barry has a breadth and depth of knowledge and experience that contributed tremendous value to the cabinet table.
“As much as anyone in public life, I understand the need for striking the right work/life balance. I wish Barry all the best as he enters a new chapter of his life and focuses on his family.”
Sunday, July 24, 2011
Williams Lake gets new Provincial Court Judge effective August 29th
Earlier today - BC Attorney General Barry Penner announced that five (5) new Provincial Court Judges would be appointed to Surrey/South Fraser, Vernon, Williams Lake, and Prince George. See the full press release here
The Hon. Barry Penner stated:
“I'm confident these qualified individuals will serve the Provincial Court well by contributing their significant legal expertise and experience to B.C.’s judicial system. I congratulate all of the appointees and thank them for taking on the important responsibility of being a Provincial Court judge.
“These five new appointments will help reduce caseload pressures while we continue to work to balance the budget.”
The new Provincial Court Judge for Williams Lake is Marguerite Church effective August 29th. Ms. Church practices civil and family law with Cundari Seibel LLP in Kamloops, where she is an associate. A B.C. lawyer since 1998, she hears appeals under the Employment Assistance Act and regulations for the provincial Employment & Assistance Appeal Tribunal
The Hon. Barry Penner stated:
“I'm confident these qualified individuals will serve the Provincial Court well by contributing their significant legal expertise and experience to B.C.’s judicial system. I congratulate all of the appointees and thank them for taking on the important responsibility of being a Provincial Court judge.
“These five new appointments will help reduce caseload pressures while we continue to work to balance the budget.”
The new Provincial Court Judge for Williams Lake is Marguerite Church effective August 29th. Ms. Church practices civil and family law with Cundari Seibel LLP in Kamloops, where she is an associate. A B.C. lawyer since 1998, she hears appeals under the Employment Assistance Act and regulations for the provincial Employment & Assistance Appeal Tribunal
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