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Eby Overhauls B.C. Cabinet to Prioritize Jobs and Public Services

Premier David Eby has reshuffled his cabinet to sharpen the government’s focus on economic growth; seize new investment opportunities; strengthen core public services.

B.C. Premier David Eby pauses to look at his notes during an announcement at Electronic Arts in Burnaby, B.C., on Monday, July 7, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck
Premier David Eby and Lt. Gov. Wendy Lisogar-Cocchia attend a Cabinet swearing-in ceremony at Government House in Victoria on Thursday.
B.C. Premier David Eby answers questions during a press conference following a cabinet swearing-in ceremony at Government House in Victoria, Thursday, July 17, 2025.
Left to right: Anne Kang, Minister of Tourism, Arts, Culture and Sport; Nina Krieger, Minister of Public Safety and Solicitor General; Jessie Sunner, Minister of Post Secondary Education and Future Skills; Rick Glumac, Minister State for AI and New Technologies; Ravi Kahlon, Minister of Jobs and Economic Growth; Spencer Chandra-Herbert, Minister of Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation; Christine Boyle, Minister of Housing and Municipal Affairs; and Diana Gibson, Minister of Citizens’ Services are sworn in at a ceremony at Government House in Victoria on Thursday.

Overview

  • Eby says the reshuffle will bring next-generation perspectives to economic and social priorities while relying on seasoned ministers to advance major projects.
  • Ravi Kahlon, previously housing minister, is now minister of jobs and economic growth to spearhead job creation initiatives.
  • Nina Krieger replaces Garry Begg as minister of public safety and solicitor general, with Begg moving to parliamentary secretary for Surrey infrastructure.
  • Christine Boyle is appointed minister of housing and municipal affairs, reinforcing the government’s focus on housing affordability.
  • Spencer Chandra-Herbert is now minister of Indigenous relations and reconciliation, and Rick Glumac has been named minister of state for AI and new technologies.