Honourable Murray Coell
Murray Coell was re-elected to the riding of Saanich North and the Islands on May 12, 2009.
Minister Coell served as Minister of Advanced Education and Labour Market Development since June 23, 2008. He was previously appointed as Minister of Advanced Education and Minister Responsible for Research and Technology on June 16, 2005.
His past portfolios include Minister of Human Resources and Minister of Community, Aboriginal and Women's Services.
He was first elected in 1996 to represent the riding of Saanich North and the Islands, and was re-elected in 2001, 2005 and 2009. He has served on the Government Caucus Committee on Communities and Safety, the Cabinet Committee of Agenda and Priorities, the Treasury Board, and the Public Sector Employers' Council.
Before his election to the Legislative Assembly, Minister Coell was a social worker, specializing in alcohol and drug rehabilitation as well as in services to those with mental disabilities. He also owned and operated a small business.
He received his bachelor of arts in social welfare from the University of Victoria.
Minister Coell sat on Saanich Municipal Council for 12 years, six of them as mayor. He also chaired the Capital Regional District, the Saanich Police board and the Capital Regional District hospital board, and was deputy chair of the Municipal Finance Authority.
Honourable Murray Coell
Minister of Labour
Phone:
250 356-6348
Fax:
250 356-6595
PO Box 9052
STN PROV GOVT
Victoria BC
V8W 9E2
