News Release
April 20.2006

Moore Adds Pacific Gateway and Olympic Portfolios

PORT MOODY - MP James Moore, already serving as the Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Public Works, has been given added responsibilities of being the Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for the Pacific Gateway and the Vancouver-Whistler Olympics.  "I'm humbled to have the confidence of Prime Minister Harper to take on these added responsibilities on behalf of our government," says Moore.

As a member of the Official Opposition Moore served as both the Transport critic and the Amateur Sport critic which will allow him to settle into his new roles immediately.

While it is very rare in Canadian history for a Member of Parliament to serve as the Parliamentary Secretary to two different Cabinet Ministers, Moore says he is ready for the challenges ahead.  "Making both the Pacific Gateway project and the 2010 Olympics a success is crucial for British Columbia and all Canadians," says Moore.  "I am excited to be working towards results on these important files for Canadians."

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For more information, email moorej@parl.gc.ca or call 604.937-5650