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The Shadow Cabinet of the 38th Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, constituting members of the opposition BC New Democratic Party, was formed under the leadership of Carole James in May 2005 following the general election.
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The Shadow Cabinet of the 38th Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, constituting members of the opposition BC New Democratic Party, was formed under the leadership of Carole James in May 2005 following the general election.
| Portfolio | Shadow Minister | |
|---|---|---|
| Leader of the Opposition | Carole James | (2005-2010) |
| Opposition Caucus Chair | Jenny Kwan | (2005–) |
| Opposition House Leader | Mike Farnworth | (2005–) |
| Opposition Whip | Katrine Conroy | (2005–) |
| Critic for Aboriginal Relations and Reconciliation | Scott Fraser | (2005–) |
| Critic for Advanced Education | Gregor Robertson | (2005–) |
| Critic for Agriculture and Lands | Bruce Ralston | (2005–) |
| Critic for the Attorney General | Leonard Krog | (2005–) |
| Critic for Children and Family Development | Adrian Dix | (2005–) |
| Critic for Childcare | Diane Thorne | (2005–) |
| Critic for Citizen Services | Harry Lali | (2005–) |
| Critic for Community Services | Sue Hammell | (2005–) |
| Critic for Crown Corporations | Guy Gentner | (2005–) |
| Critic for Economic Development | Mike Farnworth | (2005–) |
| Critic for Education | John Horgan | (2005–) |
| Critic for Employment and Income Assistance | Claire Trevena | (2005–) |
| Critic for the Environment | Shane Simpson | (2005–) |
| Critic for Energy and Mines | Corky Evans | (2005–) |
| Critic for Ferries and Ports | Gary Coons | (2005–) |
| Critic for Finance | Jenny Kwan | (2005–) |
| Critic for Fisheries | Robin Austin | (2005–) |
| Critic for Forests and Range | Bob Simpson | (2005–) |
| Critic for Health | David Cubberley | (2005–) |
| Critic for Housing | Doug Routley | (2005–) |
| Critic for Human Rights, Multiculturalism and Immigration | Raj Chouhan | (2005–) |
| Critic for Intergovernmental Relations | Michael Sather | (2005–) |
| Critic for Labour | Chuck Puchmayr | (2005–) |
| Critic for Mental Health | Charlie Wyse | (2005–) |
| Critic for Municipal Affairs | Norm MacDonald | (2005–) |
| Critic for the 2010 Olympic Games | Harry Bains | (2005–) |
| Chair of the Public Accounts Committee | Rob Fleming | (2005–) |
| Critic for Public Safety and the Solicitor General | Jagrup Brar | (2005–) |
| Critic for Senior's Health | Katrine Conroy | (2005–) |
| Critic for Small Business, Revenue and Deregulation | Maurine Karagianis | (2005–) |
| Critic for Tourism, Sports and the Arts | Nicholas Simons | (2005–) |
| Critic for Transportation | David Chudnovsky | (2005–) |
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