Andrew Wilkinson

Andrew Wilkinson, born in nineteen fifty-seven, is a prominent Canadian lawyer and politician known for his significant contributions to British Columbia's political landscape. He served as the leader of the British Columbia Liberal Party and held the position of leader of the Official Opposition from two thousand eighteen to two thousand twenty.

Wilkinson was first elected to the Legislative Assembly of British Columbia during the two thousand thirteen provincial election, representing the Vancouver-Quilchena electoral district. His political career saw him re-elected in both two thousand seventeen and two thousand twenty, showcasing his strong support within his constituency.

Throughout his tenure, he held several key ministerial roles, including Minister of Technology, Innovation and Citizens' Services from two thousand thirteen to two thousand fourteen, Minister of Advanced Education from two thousand fourteen to two thousand seventeen, and Minister of Justice and Attorney General in two thousand seventeen. Following the defeat of the BC Liberal government in two thousand seventeen and the resignation of Christy Clark, Wilkinson emerged as the leader of the party after winning the leadership election in two thousand eighteen.

He led the BC Liberal Party into the two thousand twenty general election but faced a challenging campaign against the NDP, led by John Horgan, resulting in a loss. Shortly after the election, he resigned as party leader. In two thousand twenty-two, Wilkinson stepped down from the Legislature to facilitate the transition for the new BC Liberal leader, Kevin Falcon.