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Mike Morris Takes Over As Solicitor General And Public Safety Minister In B.C.

The Canadian Press, 11 Dec, 2015 11:29 AM

VICTORIA — British Columbia has a new solicitor general who will also be responsible for public safety.

Mike Morris has taken over the jobs from Suzanne Anton, who remains justice minister and attorney general.

PIX: Mike Morris, MLA for Prince George-Mackenzie, is sworn in as Minister of Public Safety and Solicitor General, https://t.co/XGkvtzGe5A
— BC Government News (@BCGovNews) December 11, 2015

Morris served with the RCMP for 32 years and retired in 2005 as the superintendent in B.C.'s North District.

The past president of the BC Trappers Association is a rookie member of the legislature and was elected two years ago to represent the Prince George-Mackenzie riding.

Morris has also been an adjudicator and mediator with the Health Professions Review Board.

.@SuzanneAnton will continue to spearhead the work to accelerate access to justice and continue justice innovation, https://t.co/pj7AN2toQS
— BC Government News (@BCGovNews) December 11, 2015

In an interview two days ago, Clark said she wasn't planning a cabinet shuffle and that all her ministers were doing a great job.

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