Don McRae (politician)
Don McRae (born 1969 or 1970) is a Former Member of the Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Canada, and a member of the BC Liberal Party. He was elected to the Legislative Assembly from the riding of Comox Valley in the 2009 provincial election. After serving nearly 2 years on the backbenches he was appointed Minister of Agriculture on March 14, 2011, in Premier Christy Clark's first cabinet. On September 5, 2012, he was appointed as the Minister of Education. In addition to his ministerial roles, he sat on the Environment and Land Use Committee and the Cabinet Committee on Open Government and Engagement. He introduced one piece of legislation, the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Amendment Act, 2011.
Don McRae | |
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| Member of the British Columbia Legislative Assembly for Comox Valley | |
| In office May 12, 2009 – May 9, 2017 | |
| Preceded by | Stan Hagen |
| Succeeded by | Ronna-Rae Leonard |
| Minister of Agriculture of British Columbia | |
| In office March 14, 2011 – September 5, 2012 | |
| Premier | Christy Clark |
| Preceded by | Ben Stewart |
| Succeeded by | Norm Letnick |
| Minister of Education of British Columbia | |
| In office September 5, 2012 – June 7, 2013 | |
| Premier | Christy Clark |
| Preceded by | George Abbott |
| Succeeded by | Peter Fassbender |
| Minister of Social Development and Social Innovation of British Columbia | |
| In office June 10, 2013 – February 2, 2015 | |
| Premier | Christy Clark |
| Succeeded by | Michelle Stilwell |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1969 or 1970 (age 53–54) Comox Valley, British Columbia |
| Political party | Liberal |
| Other political affiliations | BC Liberal |
| Spouse | Deanne |
| Children | Gracie, Chloe |
| Occupation | Secondary school vice principal |
Prior to working in the provincial government, McRae worked as a secondary school teacher at Georges P. Vanier Secondary School. He spent seven years on Courtenay's city council, having successfully run in the 2002, 2005, and 2008 municipal elections. He was appointed as a director to the Comox-Strathcona Regional District and later the Comox Valley Regional District.