VICTORIA – New Democrat leader John Horgan has promoted Vancouver-Mount Pleasant MLA Melanie Mark within the official opposition shadow cabinet. Mark will become the spokesperson for children and family development. “Melanie Mark has exceeded everyone’s expectations and proven to be …
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