James Moore, a graduate from the University of Northern BritishColumbia, is the first UNBC alumnus to be named to the Federal Cabinet,following an announcement by Prime Minister Harper earlier today.

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Mr. Moore graduated from UNBC with a Bachelor of Arts degree inPolitical Science in 2000. He was first elected as a Member ofParliament later that year when he was only 24 years old, becoming theyoungest elected MP in British Columbia history. With today’sannouncement that Mr. Moore will join Cabinet as Secretary of Stateresponsible for the Asia-Pacific Gateway, 2010 Olympics, and OfficialLanguages, he also becomes the youngest cabinet minister in BC history.

“James was an exceptionally bright student,” says John Young, aprofessor in the University’s Political Science program. “It is greatfor UNBC and this region that James is overseeing federal involvementin the Asia-Pacific initiative and the 2010 Olympics, as both appear tobe integral to regional development efforts. He is seen to be among therising stars on Parliament Hill, in part because he has real passionand respect for the political process and the role of government. To bein Cabinet is an honour and I’m confident that James will succeed inhis new role.”
 
Others recognize Mr. Mo0re’s potential. During his first term as an MP,he was named “best up-and-coming MP” for four years in a row by hisfellow MPs and Parliament Hill staff. He was subsequently re-elected inthe riding of Port Moody – Westwood – Port Coquitlam in 2004 and 2006.

This past September, he was selected by the Alumni Association to bethe keynote speaker during the Association’s first annual AlumniHomecoming on campus.  

Contact:
Dr. John Young, Political Science professor, UNBC – 250.960.6636
Rob van Adrichem, Director of Media and Public Relations, UNBC – 250.960.5622

 

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