Skip to content

Maple Ridge MLA fills in for vacant cabinet spot after sudden resignation

Melanie Mark, Minister of Tourism, Arts, Culture and Sport, resigned on medical leave
30537386_web1_20211019-BPD-Lisa-Beare-jun16.21.htv
Citizens Services Minister Lisa Beare speaks in the B.C. legislature, June 2021. (Hansard TV)

Lisa Beare, Maple Ridge-Pitt Meadows MLA, will now be taking on two ministry positions as of Wednesday, Sept. 28.

Premier John Horgan announced Wednesday afternoon that Melanie Mark had resigned from her role as Minister of Tourism, Arts, Culture and Sport.

He cited medical leave as the reason for Mark’s sudden departure and expressed his disappointment over the situation.

In response, Horgan appointed Beare with the Tourism, Arts, Culture and Sport portfolio.

RELATED: MLA for Maple Ridge-Pitt Meadows hosts art show in office

“I have asked Lisa Beare, Minister of Citizens’ Services, to assume responsibility for Tourism, Arts, Culture and Sport, effective immediately, in addition to her current portfolio,” said Horgan in a press release.

Before being appointed to Minister of Citizens’ Services, Beare served as the Minister of Tourism, Arts, Culture and Sport from 2017-2020.

RELATED: Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows struggle to find fixes for ongoing paramedic shortage


Have a story tip? Email: brandon.tucker@mapleridgenews.com
Like us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter.


Brandon Tucker

About the Author: Brandon Tucker

I have been a journalist since 2013, with much of my career spent covering sports and entertainment stories in Alberta.
Read more