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MLA: Hon. Adrian Dix

Minister of Health
Vancouver-Kingsway
Elected 2005, 2009, 2013, 2017
BC NDP

Office:

Room 337 Parliament Buildings
Victoria, BC  V8V 1X4
HLTH.Minister@gov.bc.ca
Phone: (250) 953-3547
Fax: (250) 356-9587

Constituency:

5022 Joyce St.
Vancouver, BC   V5R 4G6
adrian.dix.MLA@leg.bc.ca

Phone: (604) 660-0314
Fax: (604) 660-1131
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​Adrian Dix was first elected as MLA for Vancouver-Kingsway in 2005 and re-elected in 2009, 2013 and 2017. He is the Minister of Health and Minister Responsible for Francophone Affairs. Since being elected MLA for Vancouver-Kingsway in 2005, Adrian has represented his constituents and their concerns, advocating for children in care, seniors, treatment of workers and public health research.

Adrian served as Leader of the Official Opposition from 2011 to 2014. During this time, he proposed a B.C.-wide colorectal cancer screening program, insulin pump coverage for young adults and lower generic drug prices, all of which became provincial policy.

Prior to becoming an MLA, Adrian was the Executive Director for the B.C.-Yukon Branch of Canadian Parents for French, a non-profit organization promoting language education. From 2001 to 2005, Adrian was a political commentator and journalist, writing a column for the Victoria Times Colonist and the Source, a multicultural newspaper in Vancouver. From 1996 to 1999 he was the Chief of Staff to former B.C. Premier Glen Clark.

Adrian was raised in Vancouver and is a UBC graduate. He is married to award-winning poet and writer Renée Saklikar.

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