Chilliwack (with files from Global/Richard Zussman/Black Press/Wikipedia) – As the Provincial Parties organize themselves for the first sitting of the Legislature since the October election, BC Conservative Leader John Rustad has appointed newly elected MLA Á’alíya Warbus as the House Leader. This is part of the new shadow cabinet.
Warbus is the daughter of former Lieutenant Governor of British Columbia Steven Point.[3] She has a Master of Fine Arts in film production, and has worked as a professor at Capilano University.
A House Leader in the Legislative Assembly of British Columbia (BC) is responsible for managing the workload of their party and coordinating the day-to-day business of the Legislative Assembly:
- Announcing the order of business The Government House Leader announces the daily order of business in the Legislative Assembly.
Developing debate schedules
The Government House Leader develops the schedule for debating public bills and the Estimates.
Managing the speaking order
The Government House Leader, the Official Opposition House Leader, and the Third Party House Leader manage the speaking order of their parties’ MLAs.
Negotiating with other parties
House Leaders negotiate with other parties on the conduct of bills and debates.
Arguing points of order
House Leaders argue points of order before the speaker of the House
Meanwhile, (according to Black Press) Chilliwack North MLA Heather Maahs inherits the Indigenous self-government in child and family services portfolio, which is within the children and family development portfolio.
