Harnessing Potential: How the federal government is creating energy jobs in B.C.
The Honourable Greg Rickford
Rickford will discuss how the federal government's substantial contributions to energy jobs and economic growth are helping create new opportunities for B.C., particularly in the mining and LNG sectors.
His remarks will also explore how our federal government's low-tax plan is supporting B.C.'s energy and minerals potential, protecting the environment, and creating the best conditions to do business anywhere in the world.
About the Speaker
Greg Rickford is one of eight children. He comes from a family whose values are founded on hard work and public service. On May 20, 2013, Greg and his wife Janet welcomed their daughter Abigail Mae into the world. Greg's diverse personal and professional background led him to Kenora, which he and his family call home.
Prior to entering politics, Mr. Rickford earned a nursing diploma from Mohawk College and a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from the University of Victoria. He also has an MBA from Université Laval and both civil and common law degrees from McGill University.
Greg was first elected to the House of Commons in October 2008. He was appointed Parliamentary Secretary for Official Languages in 2010. In January 2011, Greg was appointed Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Indian Affairs and Northern Development. In May of the same year, he was given the additional responsibility of Parliamentary Secretary for the Federal Economic Development Initiative for Northern Ontario (FedNor). In July 2013, Mr. Rickford was appointed Minister of State for Science and Technology and for FedNor. In March 2014, Greg was appointed Minister of Natural Resources and continued in his responsibility for the Federal Economic Development Initiative for Northern Ontario.
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