Government of British Columbia
New Ag Minister
Pat Pimm was sworn in as the new Minister of Agriculture by Premier Christy Clark at Government House in Victoria.The MLA for Peace River North, Pat Pimm, has been sworn in as B.C.’s new Minister of Agriculture. Premier Clark says the new faces in cabinet bode well for the work they will be undertaking. “My new team has the experience and the fresh perspectives that government needs, representing all regions of the province and united by a common commitment to work on behalf of every British Columbian.”
Pimm has already said he wants to build on advantages for new market opportunities in Asia. In addition he says the Liberal government will continue its commitment to persuade British Columbians to buy local agri-food products. The minister wants to break down interprovincial barriers so that there are new opportunities in Canada for marketing B.C. wine.
Outgoing minister Norm Letnick says it is vital that all those in the agricultural sector take the time to communicate with Pimm on the most important issues.
Before entering politics Pimm was the co-chair of the BC Oil and Gas Conferences in 2002 and 2005, and was president of Alpha Controls Ltd., which provides construction, maintenance and electrician service.
Orchard & Vine would like to take this opportunity to congratulate Minister Pimm on his appointment and wish him good luck in his endeavours in a challenging portfolio.