WATCH: MLA for Delta North Ravi Kahlon talks about his new portfolio as Minister of Jobs, Economic Recovery, and Innovation
Darpan News Desk Darpan, 05 Dec, 2020 07:18 PM
WATCH: MLA for Delta North Ravi Kahlon is now also the Minister of Jobs, Economic Recovery, and Innovation. He talks about his new role, how he will help get British Columbians through the challenging COVID19 times and drops a hint about the $1000 one time payment. #bcndp #bcpoli
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