British Columbia Premier David Eby made some major changes to his cabinet on Thursday.A number of ministers were shuffled to new roles, while others were relieved of their duties and made parliamentary secretaries.Ravi Kahlon, who served as housing minister since November 2024, was named the new minister of jobs and economic growth. Taking over his old position is former indigenous relations and reconciliation minister Christine Boyle. Among those remaining in their positions is Health Minister Josie Osborne, who has faced criticism over her handling of the Charleigh Pollock situation..BC Conservatives call on health minister to continue funding nine-year-old girl's life-changing medication.Nina Krieger has replaced Gary Begg as minister of public safety and solicitor general, with the latter now serving as parliamentary secretary for Surrey infrastructure. Spencer Chandra-Herbert, who served as minister of tourism, arts, culture and sport, is now minister of indigenous relations and reconciliation. His old role has been filled by former minister of post-secondary education and future skills Anne Kang, who will be replaced by former parliamentary secretary Jessie Sunner. Former jobs minister Diana Gibson has been moved to the ministry of citizens' services..The newly-created Ministry of AI and New Technologies will be headed by Rick Glumac."This cabinet features a majority of women (19), holding some of the most significant and complex portfolios," the BC NDP boasted. "It is balanced with seasoned experience and fresh perspectives, ensuring a government that reflects the diversity and values of British Columbians."The government made a point of noting that there are eight people of colour, one Jewish member and one indigenous member in the new cabinet."The world has changed since we formed government," Eby said during a press conference in Victoria on Thursday. "The threats from the president have not only escalated, but they have started to materialize in economic impacts right across the country, including BC. We need to ensure that we have the skills and the ministers in the right places to meet this moment."
