LES, HON. JOHN (Chilliwack-Sumas) Minister of Small Business and Economic Development.

B. 1952 in Chilliwack, B.C. M. 1973 to Mattie. Six children. Political Career: Provincial: First elected to the B.C. Leg. g.e. 2001. Chair, Government Caucus Ctee, June 2002. Chair: Leg. Spec. Ctee on Citizens' Assembly on Electoral Reform and Gov't Operations and Select Standing Ctee on Crown Corps. Former Chair: Select Standing Ctee on Aboriginal Affairs. Municipal: Councillor, Chilliwack, 1984-87 and Mayor, 1987-99. Private Career: Chair and Mem. of the Bd., Fraser Valley Regional Library, 1990-98. Mem., Rotary Club. Awarded Paul Harris Fellowship, Rotary Club of Chilliwack, …