Shane Simpson
- For the jazz guitarist, see Shane Simpson (musician).
| Shane Simpson | |
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| Libby Davies and Shane Simpson at the 2006 Canada Day celebrations in Hastings Park. | |
| MLA for Vancouver-Hastings | |
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| Assumed office 2005 |
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| Preceded by | Joy MacPhail |
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| Political party | New Democrat |
| Residence | Vancouver, British Columbia |
Shane Simpson is the current MLA for Vancouver-Hastings in the Canadian province of British Columbia. He was elected to the Legislative Assembly in the 2005 election.
He is a member of the British Columbia New Democratic Party and served as the official opposition critic for the environment from 2005 to 2010. He is currently the opposition critic for the Ministry of Housing and Social Development.
[edit] Early life and career
Born and raised in East Vancouver, Shane has been active in his community for over 30 years. He led the fight to stop Lafarge from building a concrete batch plant beside New Brighton Park, a popular and historically significant park facing Burrard Inlet.
In his professional career, Shane has worked as the Director of Policy and Communications for Smart Growth BC, Chair of the Vancouver City Planning Commission, Instructor in the Community Economic Development program at Simon Fraser University, Executive Director of the Worker Ownership Resource Center, Legislative Coordinator for the Canadian Union of Public Employees, coordinator and fundraiser for the Ray Cam Cooperative Center, executive assistant to former Vancouver East MP Margaret Mitchell, and as a self-employed consultant on business and economic development for labour, co-operative and non-profit groups.
Shane was the recipient of the Queen's Golden Jubilee Medal for his contribution to community in 2002. In 1992, he was awarded the Governor General's 125th Anniversary Commemorative Medal for Community Service.
He lives in East Vancouver with his wife and daughter.
[edit] Housing and Social Development critic
Shane serves as the Opposition Critic for the Ministry of Housing and Social Development. His role in this capacity is to examine, criticize and offer alternatives to the current Ministry's policies.
[edit] External links
- Shane Simpson
- Profile at British Columbia New Democratic Party
- Profile at Legislative Assembly of British Columbia
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