Grace Lore

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Grace Lore
British Columbia Legislative Assembly for Victoria-Beacon Hill
Assumed office
October 24, 2020
Preceded byCarole James
Personal details
Political partyNew Democratic
Residence(s)Victoria, British Columbia, Canada

Grace Lore is a Canadian politician, who was elected to the Legislative Assembly of British Columbia in the 2020 British Columbia general election.[1] She represents the electoral district of Victoria-Beacon Hill as a member of the British Columbia New Democratic Party. She is the current Minister for Children and Family Development in British Columbia.[2]

Private life

Lore was born in Calgary.[3] She studied political science at the University of British Columbia. Afterwards, she attended London School of Economics for her Master's before returning to UBC for her PhD.[4] Starting in 2018, she began working as a lecturer at the University of Victoria.[3] Lore teaches Canadian politics, gender and politics, and research methods.[5]

Cabinet roles

On December 7, 2022, Lore was appointed the Minister of State for Child Care.[6] She was then appointed as Minister for Children and Family Development (MCFD) on January 15, 2024.[2]

Electoral Record

2020 British Columbia general election: Victoria-Beacon Hill
Party Candidate Votes % ±% Expenditures
New Democratic Grace Lore 16,474 54.61 +1.56 $33,454.50
Green Jenn Neilson 9,031 29.93 −0.45 $29,344.41
Liberal
Karen Bill 4,329 14.35 −1.14 $2,251.45
Independent Jordan Reichert 335 1.11 +0.65 $0.00
Total valid votes 30,169 100.00
Total rejected ballots 244 0.80 +0.42
Turnout 30,413 61.46 –2.74
Registered voters 49,484
New Democratic hold Swing +1.01
Source: Elections BC[7][8]

References

  1. ^ "NDP’s Grace Lore declared winner in Victoria-Beacon Hill". Saanich News, October 24, 2020.
  2. ^ a b Meissner, Dirk (Jan 15, 2024). "The Canadian Press". CBC News.
  3. ^ a b "2020 B.C. election: Victoria-Beacon Hill candidates and riding profile". Times Colonist. 2020-10-16. Retrieved 2023-07-23.
  4. ^ "Grace Lore on her journey from UBC Political Science to the BC Legislature". Department of Political Science. Retrieved 2023-07-23.
  5. ^ "Grace Lore". BC NDP. Retrieved 2023-07-23.
  6. ^ "B.C. Premier David Eby's new cabinet mixes veterans with 1st-time ministers faces in key portfolios". CBC News. 2022-12-07. Retrieved 2022-12-07.
  7. ^ "Statement of Votes — 42nd Provincial General Election" (PDF). Elections BC. Retrieved 31 October 2021.
  8. ^ "Election Financing Reports". contributions.electionsbc.gov.bc.ca. Retrieved 1 February 2021.
British Columbia provincial government of David Eby
Cabinet post (1)
Predecessor Office Successor
Katrina Chen Minister of State for Child Care
December 7, 2022 –