Heavenly Father, today we lift up MLA Jennifer Rice to You. Thank You for her tenacity as she works for those in her constituency. Help her value truth within and be able to see all sides when making decisions. You have graced her with passion, may she value her passion with great character. Fill her with Your peace and blessing this day, Amen……
Jennifer Rice was elected MLA for North Coast in 2013, and re-elected in 2017. Jennifer is the Parliamentary Secretary for Emergency Preparedness, and previously served as the Official Opposition spokesperson for Rural and Northern Health, Northern Economic Development, and is deputy spokesperson for Children and Family Development. A former city councillor for the municipality of Prince Rupert, Jennifer sat on her local Ferries Advisory Committee and on the North West Regional Hospital District board. Through her work with environmental non-profits and northern community groups, Jennifer has built strong relationships with commercial and sports fishers, tourism operators and First Nations who all depend on a healthy marine environment for long-term viability. Jennifer was born and raised in Ottawa where she worked with seniors in long-term care facilities and in the watersports industry. She is a PADI open Water SCUBA instructor and NCCP Level 1 kayaking instructor. She moved to B.C. ten years ago and currently resides in Prince Rupert.