Colin Hansen
| The Honourable Colin Hansen | |
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| MLA for Vancouver-Quilchena | |
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In office 1996–2013 | |
| Preceded by | Art Cowie |
| Succeeded by | Andrew Wilkinson |
| Minister of Health Services of British Columbia | |
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In office June 5, 2001 – December 15, 2004 | |
| Premier | Gordon Campbell |
| Preceded by | Corky Evans |
| Succeeded by | Shirley Bond |
| Minister of Finance | |
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In office December 15, 2004 – June 16, 2005 | |
| Premier | Gordon Campbell |
| Preceded by | Gary Collins |
| Succeeded by | Carole Taylor |
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In office June 23, 2008 – March 14, 2011 | |
| Premier | Gordon Campbell |
| Preceded by | Carole Taylor |
| Succeeded by | Kevin Falcon |
| Minister responsible for Asia-Pacific Initiative | |
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In office June 16, 2005 – June 23, 2008 | |
| Premier | Gordon Campbell |
| Succeeded by | Ida Chong |
| Minister of Economic Development | |
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In office June 16, 2005 – June 23, 2008 | |
| Premier | Gordon Campbell |
| Preceded by | John Les |
| Succeeded by | Ida Chong |
| Minister responsible for Olympics | |
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In office June 16, 2005 – June 10, 2009 | |
| Premier | Gordon Campbell |
| Succeeded by | Mary McNeil |
| Minister of Health Services | |
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In office November 30, 2010 – March 14, 2011 | |
| Premier | Gordon Campbell |
| Preceded by | Kevin Falcon |
| Succeeded by | Michael de Jong |
| Personal details | |
| Born |
1952[1] Port Alberni, British Columbia |
| Political party | BC Liberal |
| Occupation | businessman |
Colin Hansen (born 1952) is a former provincial politician for the Canadian province of British Columbia from 1996 to 2013. Hansen's most recent cabinet position was Minister of Finance and Deputy Premier from June 10, 2009 to March 13, 2011. He had also served as Minister Responsible for Small Business since October 25, 2010. On November 30, 2010, he was additionally appointed as the Minister of Health Services.[2]
Hansen's previous portfolios include Minister of Finance (December 2004 – June 2005); Minister of Health Services (June 2001 – December 2004); and Minister of Economic Development and Minister responsible for the Asia-Pacific Initiative and the Olympics (June 2005 – June 2008).[2] He served as health critic, as well as the critic for employment and investment, and labour for the Official Opposition between 1996 and 2001.
Hansen was first elected to the Legislative Assembly of British Columbia in 1996 to serve in the riding of Vancouver-Quilchena. Before being elected to the legislature, he and wife, Laura, were co-founders of Image Group, a Vancouver-based promotional products company. He previously served as vice-president of finance and administration for the Asia-Pacific Foundation of Canada.
Post-politics
Hansen is currently the President of AdvantageBC, a non-government organization dedicated to promoting British Columbia as a place for international business.
He serves on several not-for-profit boards including serving as Chair of the Fraser Basin Council, Honourary Governor of the Vancouver Foundation, Arthritis Research Canada, Jack Austin School of Asia Pacific Business Studies and the Canada-Japan Society.
Hansen has participated on a politics panel for CBC Vancouver's radio show CBC Early Edition.
Early life and education
Hansen was born and raised on Vancouver Island. He received his Bachelor of Arts degree in political science from the University of Victoria.
References
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- 1 2 "38th Parliament Members". Legislative Assembly of British Columbia. Retrieved 6 July 2011.