martin-JohnChilliwack MLA John Martin has a new gig with the BC Government. The Premier has appointed him as the new Parliamentary Secretary to the Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations Minister. Martin isn’t new to the issues the Minister has to deal with and is ready for the increased workload.

“The Premier is very supportive of my efforts to champion the issues that are pertinent in the Fraser Valley.  We are a semi-rural riding…issues around waterways, issues around the management of crown land, hunting, fishing….those are all very relevant to our backyard in Chilliwack.”

He says Minister Steve Thomson will give him specific assignments, whether it’s developing strategies or managing files. The Forest Ministry is one of the largest portfolios in the province, and Martin says he’s honoured to be tasked with this.