Olga Ilich (born 1951 or 1952) is a former Canadian politician. She represented the riding of Richmond Centre in the Legislative Assembly of British Columbia from 2005 to 2009 as a member of the British Columbia Liberal Party,[3] and served in the Executive Council of British Columbia from 2005 to 2008.
Olga Ilich | |
|---|---|
| Member of the British Columbia Legislative Assembly for Richmond Centre | |
| In office May 17, 2005 – May 12, 2009 | |
| Preceded by | Greg Halsey-Brandt |
| Succeeded by | Rob Howard |
| Minister of Tourism, Sports and the Arts of British Columbia | |
| In office June 16, 2005 – August 15, 2006 | |
| Premier | Gordon Campbell |
| Preceded by | Position established |
| Succeeded by | Stan Hagen |
| Minister of Labour and Citizens’ Services of British Columbia | |
| In office August 15, 2006 – June 23, 2008 | |
| Premier | Gordon Campbell |
| Preceded by | Michael de Jong |
| Succeeded by | Iain Black |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1951 or 1952 (age 71–72)[1] The Netherlands |
| Political party | BC Liberal (Provincial) Conservative (Federal)[2] |
| Alma mater | University of British Columbia (BA) University of Manitoba (MA) Memorial University of Newfoundland (MBA) |
| Occupation | real estate developer |
Biography
editBorn in the Netherlands, she moved to Richmond, British Columbia in 1959, graduating from Steveston Secondary School.[4] After receiving a bachelor of arts degree from the University of British Columbia, she attended the University of Manitoba and graduated with a master of arts degree, and attained an MBA from the Memorial University of Newfoundland.[4]
She was hired at Richmond-based Progressive Construction by Milan Ilich in 1980, eventually becoming the company's executive vice-president.[5][6] At one point she was married to Milan's brother Bob, with whom she has two sons.[6] She went on to found her own real estate company Suncor Development.[4][6]
She ran for the BC Liberals in the 2005 provincial election, and was elected member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA) for Richmond Centre.[3] She was named to Premier Gordon Campbell's cabinet as Minister of Tourism, Sports and the Arts that June, before being re-assigned as Minister of Labour and Citizens’ Services in August 2006.[7][8] During her time on the labour file, the provincial government implemented regulations to protect gas station workers by mandating pre-payment at urban gas stations at night.[1][9] In December 2007 she announced her decision to not seek a second term as MLA at the next provincial election;[1] she was dropped from the cabinet in June 2008.[7][10]
After finishing her term in May 2009, she was named by mayor of Vancouver Gregor Robertson in December 2011 to co-chair a task force on housing affordability.[11] She became a member of Destination Canada's board of directors in 2014, and served as chair of the board from 2015 to 2017.[12][13]
References
edit- ^ a b c "Second female B.C. cabinet minister won't seek new term". CBC News. The Canadian Press. December 14, 2007. Retrieved January 31, 2024.
- ^ Michael Chong 🇨🇦 [@MichaelChongMP] (April 5, 2017). "Statement from former BC Cabinet Minister Olga Ilich. Read more: #cpcldr" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
- ^ a b "Richmond Centre: British Columbia Votes 2013". CBC News. Retrieved January 31, 2024.
- ^ a b c "38th Parliament Members at dissolution on April 14, 2009: MLA: Olga Ilich". Legislative Assembly of British Columbia. Retrieved January 31, 2024.
- ^ Hopkins, Michelle (July 6, 2011). "Remembering Milan Ilich". Richmond News. Retrieved January 31, 2024.
- ^ a b c Kroeker, Arlene (March 19, 2010). "Olga Ilich". Montecristo Magazine. Retrieved January 31, 2024.
- ^ a b "Campbell Cabinet: 37th Parliament 2001-2005, 38th Parliament 2005-2009, 39th Parliament 2009-2011" (PDF). Legislative Assembly of British Columbia. Retrieved January 29, 2024.
- ^ "Campbell shakes up cabinet". CBC News. August 15, 2006. Retrieved January 29, 2024.
- ^ "B.C. to implement 'Grant's Law' to protect gas station workers". CBC News. October 4, 2006. Retrieved January 29, 2024.
- ^ "B.C. Premier shuffles provincial cabinet". CTV News. June 23, 2008. Retrieved January 31, 2024.
- ^ Cole, Yolande (December 12, 2011). "Former B.C. cabinet minister Olga Ilich appointed to Vancouver housing task force". Georgia Straight. Retrieved January 31, 2024.
- ^ "Olga Ilich appointed as Chair of the Board of Directors of Destination Canada". Industry Canada. June 26, 2015. Retrieved January 31, 2024.
- ^ "Destination Canada welcomes new chairperson". Destination Canada. February 27, 2017. Retrieved January 31, 2024.