Bill Barisoff is a former
BC Liberal
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Member of the
Legislative Assembly in the Province of
British Columbia
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, Canada. Born in
Oliver, he was an MLA from 1996 until 2013, representing the districts of
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,
Penticton-Okanagan Valley
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and
Penticton
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The ce ...
over the course of his career.
Before entering politics, he owned a trucking firm.
Bill Barisoff served as Speaker of the House from September 12, 2005 until his retirement. He previously served as Minister of Water, Land and Air Protection and Minister of Provincial Revenue.
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Year of birth missing (living people)
Living people
Speakers of the Legislative Assembly of British Columbia
British Columbia Liberal Party MLAs
Members of the Executive Council of British Columbia
People from Oliver, British Columbia
21st-century Canadian politicians
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