From the BC Museum's Association:

"On Monday Premier Eby announced a new cabinet, naming MLA Spencer Chandra Herbert as the new Minister of Tourism, Arts, Culture, and Sport. MLA Chandra Herbert has represented Vancouver-West End since 2009 and is a long-time arts advocate. His arts background includes serving as the associate producer of the United Nations World Urban Festival and collaborating with numerous organizations such as the Roundhouse Community Arts and Recreation Centre, the Stanley Park Ecology Society, and the Save St. Paul’s Coalition.

Both the BCMA and the BC Coalition of Arts, Culture, and Heritage have sent welcome letters to Minister Chandra Herbert and we hope to meet with him soon to promote the impact of our members and to advocate for continued support.

As part of BC Museums Week 2023, Spencer Chandra Herbert spoke on a webinar about effective government relations. The recording can be accessed here and is a good way to get to know our new Minister. He was joined in the webinar by Jim Rutkowski, who has been named David Eby’s interim Chief of Staff.

MLA Lana Popham is returning to the Ministry of Agriculture and Food. The BCMA has sent her a letter, as well, thanking her for her work as the Minister of Tourism, Arts, Culture, and Sport and wishing her well in her new position.

If you wish to join us in welcoming the new Minister or your local MLA, the BC Coalition of Arts, Culture, and Heritage has prepared a template letter to help you share our sector’s key messages and magnify their impact."