Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation Minister Murray Rankin has taken over as acting attorney general and housing minister, following David EbyB次元官网网址檚 declaration he is running to become B.C.B次元官网网址檚 next premier.
In a statement Friday (July 22) from the Ministry of Attorney General, Rankin said he was honoured to temporarily take over the position, an appointment made by Premier John Horgan earlier this week.
Rankin, 72, has served as MLA for Oak Bay-Gordon Head and as minister for Indigenous relations and reconciliation since being elected in 2020.
ALSO READ:
He looks forward to expanding affordable housing access, building safe communities, fighting systemic racism and supporting access to B.C.B次元官网网址檚 justice services, among other priorities.
Rankin was already B.C.B次元官网网址檚 backup attorney general and housing minister, according to the order-in-council for cabinet responsibilities.
Do you have a story tip? Email: evert.lindquist@blackpress.ca.
Follow us on and and like us on
.jpg)