B.C. Premier David Eby Shakes Up Cabinet to Focus on Economy and Jobs

British Columbia Premier David Eby has reshuffled his cabinet to focus on jobs and the economy. Ravi Kahlon takes over as minister responsible for jobs, and Christine Boyle will lead the housing portfolio. Nina Krieger replaces Garry Begg as solicitor-general, and Spencer Chandra-Herbert takes over the Indigenous relations and reconciliation portfolio. The new cabinet aims to grow the economy, seize investment opportunities, and strengthen public services.

British Columbia Premier David Eby has announced a cabinet shuffle, with a focus on bolstering the province's economy and job creation. The reshuffle, announced on Thursday, July 17, 2025, reflects the changing economic climate resulting from the ongoing trade war with the United States [1].

Key changes include Ravi Kahlon taking over as minister responsible for jobs from Diana Gibson, who moves into the citizens' services role previously held by George Chow. Christine Boyle will lead the housing portfolio, replacing Garry Begg, who is ousted as solicitor general and replaced by Nina Krieger. Spencer Chandra-Herbert will take over the Indigenous relations and reconciliation portfolio [2].

The new cabinet aims to address the province's biggest challenges: growing the economy, seizing investment opportunities, and strengthening public services. Eby believes the new ministers will bring fresh perspectives and priorities to the cabinet table, while experienced ministers will continue to drive major projects forward [2].

In addition to the cabinet reshuffle, British Columbia is also exploring options to recapitalize and grow its startup investment fund, InBC Investment Corp. The fund, seeded with an initial C$500 million, has deployed about 35% of that so far into 15 businesses and nine venture funds. CEO Jill Earthy is considering various pathways, including taking in private capital, to make the fund self-sustaining and a profit center for the province [3].

The government is currently conducting a spending review amidst a sluggish economy and heavy spending on health care. BC's deteriorating balance sheet has seen it downgraded repeatedly by bond-rating companies in the past four years [3].

References:
[1] https://www.wltribune.com/news/bc-premier-david-eby-to-shuffle-cabinet-8137664
[2] https://www.guelphtoday.com/national-news/bc-premier-david-eby-reshuffles-cabinet-to-boost-economy-and-jobs-10956806
[3] https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-07-14/startup-fund-owned-by-british-columbia-eyes-growth-despite-budget-strain