Born in California the son of a prominent defense attorney and a graduate of Palo Verde High School in Tucson, Arizona, he moved to British Columbia in 1969 with his wife and two daughters. Evans describes himself as a war resister.[2] Their son was born soon after. Before his election to the Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Evans worked as a stevedore, logger, tree-planter, heavy-equipment operator, first-aid attendant, and highways surveyor.[3] By the mid-1970s, Evans had settled in the Kootenay region of southern British Columbia, and became active in local environmental and land use initiatives, particularly in developing the Slocan Valley Forest Management Project, which aimed to control logging and protect watersheds.
His first run in a BC NDP leadership convention came in 1996, when Glen Clark was very widely assumed to be a shoo-in for the leadership. Evans' folksy candidacy earned him a second-place finish, and he encouraged his supporters to rally around Clark.
In Clark's cabinet, Evans became Minister of Transportation and Highways from February 1996 to June 1996. Evans and the Clark NDP government were re-elected in the 1996 general election on May 28. In June, Evans was named Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food;[4] fisheries was spun off into a separate portfolio in February.
Evans retained his position as Minister of Agriculture and Food when Dan Miller served as premier on an interim basis in 1999–2000.
In the leadership convention of February 20, 2000, Evans placed a strong second to Ujjal Dosanjh, who had been frontrunner throughout the race. Dosanjh returned Fisheries, a high-profile responsibility at the time, to Evans' portfolio. Evans had campaigned for a Ministry of Rural Development, and Dosanjh additionally named him Minister Responsible for Rural Development and empowered him to organize such a ministry.
In a cabinet shuffle of November 1, 2000, Evans left his previous portfolios to become Minister of Health and Minister Responsible for Seniors.
Defeat and return
Evans was defeated in his riding in the 2001 provincial election, when all but two NDP candidates were defeated.
He was approached to run in the 2003 BC NDP leadership convention, but declined, citing his commitment to his new job with a local community-service organization.
He returned to politics as the MLA for Nelson-Creston on May 17, 2005 when he won his riding in the provincial election.
On July 3, 2008, Evans announced that he would not stand for re-election in the 2009 provincial election.
^Ministry was split into Health Planning, headed by Hawkins and Health Services Headed by Hansen.
January 10, 2023
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Corky Evans born January 2 1948 is a Canadian former provincial politician in British Columbia Canada He twice ran for the leadership of the New Democratic Party of British Columbia placing second both times In both cases the party formed the government of British Columbia and its leader became Premier of British Columbia He served in several cabinet ministries Corky EvansMember of the British Columbia Legislative Assembly for Nelson CrestonIn office May 17 2005 May 12 2009Preceded byBlair SuffredineSucceeded byMichelle MungallIn office October 17 1991 May 16 2001Preceded byHoward DirksSucceeded byBlair SuffredinePersonal detailsBorn 1948 01 02 January 2 1948 age 75 Berkeley California USAPolitical partyBritish Columbia New Democratic PartyOccupationFarmer Contents 1 Early life and career 2 In provincial politics 3 Defeat and return 4 References 5 External linksEarly life and career EditWhile his birth certificate recorded his name as Conrad St George Evans 1 he insists Corky Evans is his correct name citation needed Born in California the son of a prominent defense attorney and a graduate of Palo Verde High School in Tucson Arizona he moved to British Columbia in 1969 with his wife and two daughters Evans describes himself as a war resister 2 Their son was born soon after Before his election to the Legislative Assembly of British Columbia Evans worked as a stevedore logger tree planter heavy equipment operator first aid attendant and highways surveyor 3 By the mid 1970s Evans had settled in the Kootenay region of southern British Columbia and became active in local environmental and land use initiatives particularly in developing the Slocan Valley Forest Management Project which aimed to control logging and protect watersheds In 1975 he became a Canadian citizen and he joined the New Democratic Party He was elected to the Central Kootenay Regional District government serving three consecutive terms as director and hospital board member In provincial politics EditAfter one unsuccessful run for the provincial legislature for the BC NDP he was elected Member of the Legislative Assembly for Nelson Creston in the 1991 provincial election He served as parliamentary secretary to the Minister of Forests and chair of the legislature s Select Standing Committee on Forests Mines and Petroleum Resources His first run in a BC NDP leadership convention came in 1996 when Glen Clark was very widely assumed to be a shoo in for the leadership Evans folksy candidacy earned him a second place finish and he encouraged his supporters to rally around Clark In Clark s cabinet Evans became Minister of Transportation and Highways from February 1996 to June 1996 Evans and the Clark NDP government were re elected in the 1996 general election on May 28 In June Evans was named Minister of Agriculture Fisheries and Food 4 fisheries was spun off into a separate portfolio in February Evans retained his position as Minister of Agriculture and Food when Dan Miller served as premier on an interim basis in 1999 2000 In the leadership convention of February 20 2000 Evans placed a strong second to Ujjal Dosanjh who had been frontrunner throughout the race Dosanjh returned Fisheries a high profile responsibility at the time to Evans portfolio Evans had campaigned for a Ministry of Rural Development and Dosanjh additionally named him Minister Responsible for Rural Development and empowered him to organize such a ministry In a cabinet shuffle of November 1 2000 Evans left his previous portfolios to become Minister of Health and Minister Responsible for Seniors Defeat and return EditEvans was defeated in his riding in the 2001 provincial election when all but two NDP candidates were defeated He was approached to run in the 2003 BC NDP leadership convention but declined citing his commitment to his new job with a local community service organization He returned to politics as the MLA for Nelson Creston on May 17 2005 when he won his riding in the provincial election On July 3 2008 Evans announced that he would not stand for re election in the 2009 provincial election References Edit https familysearch org ark 61903 1 1 V2W9 VLM bare URL Welcome to Resisterville Canada com Archived from the original on 9 November 2012 Retrieved 30 October 2010 BCLASS Legacy BCLASS Legacy External links EditCorky Evans Unplugged Corky Evans interview with The Tyee ca Hansard March 12 2009 Farewell speech to B C Legislature British Columbia provincial government of Ujjal DosanjhCabinet posts 5 Predecessor Office SuccessorMike Farnworth Minister of HealthNovember 1 2000 June 5 2001 Sindi HawkinsColin Hansen 1 Mike Farnworth Minister Responsible for SeniorsNovember 1 2000 June 5 2001 Ministry AbolishedDennis Streifel Minister of FisheriesFebruary 29 2000 November 1 2000 Ed Conroycont d from Miller Ministry Minister of Agriculture and FoodFebruary 29 2000 November 1 2000 Ed ConroyMinistry Established Minister Responsible for Rural DevelopmentFebruary 29 2000 November 1 2000 Ed ConroyBritish Columbia provincial government of Dan MillerCabinet post 1 Predecessor Office Successorcont d from Clark Ministry Minister of Agriculture and FoodAugust 25 1999 February 24 2000 cont d into Dosanjh MinistryBritish Columbia provincial government of Glen ClarkCabinet posts 3 Predecessor Office SuccessorDavid Zirnhelt Minister of Agriculture and FoodJune 17 1996 August 25 1999 cont d into Miller MinistryDavid Zirnhelt Minister of FisheriesJune 17 1996 February 18 1998 Dennis StreifelJackie Pement Minister of Transportation and HighwaysFebruary 28 1996 June 17 1996 Lois Boone Ministry was split into Health Planning headed by Hawkins and Health Services Headed by Hansen Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Corky Evans amp oldid 1123837042, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
