Jesus, today we lift up the Honourable Sheila Malcolmson and ask for Your blessing and favour upon her life. Guide her steps, Lord, and grant her grace in all that she undertakes as she serves our beautiful province. Thank You, Jesus, that You go before her and make a way. We thank You for giving her wisdom to address the complexities of social development and poverty reduction. Lord, bless and protect her as she carries out this important work. In Jesus’ name we pray, Amen.
Sheila Malcolmson was first elected as the MLA for Nanaimo in 2019. Sheila is the Minister of Social Development and Poverty Reduction. Sheila previously served as the Parliamentary Secretary for the Environment and as Minister of Mental Health and Addictions. Previously, she was elected as the Member of Parliament for Nanaimo–Ladysmith in 2015. Malcolmson also served on the Islands Trust Council, including six years as chair, where she worked on issues such as ferry service, marine safety, and environmental protection. Before entering public life, she worked with environmental organizations and holds a Bachelor of Arts in Environmental and Resource Studies from Trent University. She lives on Gabriola Island with her partner, Howard.