The Honourable Colin Hansen, MLA was first elected to the Legislative Assembly of British Columbia in 1996 and re-elected in May 2001. He was appointed Minister of Health Services on June 5th, 2001, and in December 2004 was appointed Minister of Finance. In June 2005, he was appointed Minister of Economic Development. Between 1996 and 2001, Colin served as health critic for the Official Opposition, as well as the critic for employment and investment, and for labor. Legislature Building in Victoria, BC The Legislative Assembly of British Columbia is located in Victoria. ... 1996 is a leap year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar, and was designated the International Year for the Eradication of Poverty. ... 2001: A Space Odyssey Dr. Dre 2001 2001 is a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar. ... 2001: A Space Odyssey Dr. Dre 2001 2001 is a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar. ... 2004 is a leap year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar. ... The finance minister is a cabinet position in a government. ... 1996 is a leap year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar, and was designated the International Year for the Eradication of Poverty. ... 2001: A Space Odyssey Dr. Dre 2001 2001 is a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar. ... The Parliamentary Opposition is a form of political opposition to a designated government, particularly in a Westminster-based parliamentary system. ...