“As a strong voice from the North, Shirley Bond worked tirelessly in her role as Advanced Education Minister to develop projects that are helping to build a stronger economy and making sure students can study, work and stay in the north. She has what it takes to get things done, to make Prince George and B.C. a better place."
Gary Collins
Former B.C. Finance Minister
“She has worked tirelessly for our community particularly with the Prince George School District; and, as an MLA, she has been a strong advocate of early childhood eye health care. This has been important to optometrists like myself because early detection of vision problems can have a huge impact on a child’s development.”
Dr. Michael A. Dennis
Optometrist
“I’m impressed with the work ethic shown by Shirley Bond over the past four years. As a businessperson I look for elected leaders like Shirley who give 110%. I really appreciate the fact that we have someone in government who has passion for Prince George, passion for a healthy economy and passion for the people of the region.”
Bruce Sutherland
Co-Owner, PG Mill Supplies Ltd.
“Shirley has worked very hard for us and made sure that Northern B.C. has a loud voice in Victoria. She has earned our trust, and we support her wholeheartedly.”
Rev. Lance and Pat Morgan
“I have been very impressed over the past four years by the openness of government and of our MLA Shirley Bond. She is approachable and responsive to our calls and is a real blessing for the Robson Valley. Shirley has helped us get improvements to make Highway 16 safer, Tele-health for McBride and Valemount, cell phone service and improvements to both the Valemount and McBride ice arenas. Shirley has shown dogged determination when pursuing issues of importance to the Robson Valley.”
Mike Monroe
Director for Robson-Canoe
Fraser-Fort George Regional District
"We recently moved to Prince George to take advantage of the business and post secondary education opportunities. We like the hard work shown by Shirley Bond and her commitment to post secondary education, improved health care for the north and a strong and vibrant economy."
Kate and Layne Harvey
"Shirley Bond is tremendously hard working, honest and smart. She really cares. If it wasn't for Shirley, McBride Forest Industries would not be operating today."
Gene & Susi Runtz
Owners
McBride Forest Industries Ltd.
“As the Alberta Minister of Learning, I came to know and respect Shirley over the 3-1/2 year time-frame we had similar ministries. On two separate occasions I attended meetings in Prince George dealing with issues in Northern British Columbia and came away with a much better appreciation of the issues, thanks to Shirley. Shirley is an outspoken advocate of Northern B.C. Her integrity and work-ethic make her one of the best MLA's I have ever met across Canada. Prince George, you have a real gem in Shirley Bond. I only wish she lived in Alberta!”
Dr. Lyle Oberg
Minister of Infrastructure and Transportation
Province of Alberta
“Shirley Bond has the put the North on the provincial map and has brought the Northern perspective to the decision-making table. I am proud to have a hard-working, compassionate and caring woman representing Prince George and the North.”
Jacqueline Eaton
Prince George resident
“I am so proud to call Shirley Bond one of my representatives in Victoria. I could mention everything she's ever done for Prince George and the North, but that would take too long. Look around town at the new UNBC Medical School, seniors funding, McBride road improvement money. Everything good that the Campbell government has done for us, we owe to the tireless efforts of Shirley on our behalf.”
Katlyn Bradley
UNBC Student
“How much more proud could any of us in the North be to see a first time MLA succeed so much as Shirley Bond. From School Board Trustee to Advanced Education Minister, to Health Services Minister, to Deputy Premier of B.C.? And all this while making sure Prince George rides the wave of economic upturn the rest of BC is. Add to that looking out for Valemount Airport improvements, McBride's road funding, our UNBC Medical Center, and almost a million in funding to our Seniors. I think it's fair to say Shirley Bond is an MLA we can finally be proud of.”
Nicole Moores
UNBC Student
"Shirley is very supportive of tourism in the Robson Valley. She and her colleagues have developed a business environment that is creating excitement, optimism and confidence throughout the tourism sector. This has allowed us to make new investments in infrastructure, employment, marketing and environmental stewardship."
Dave Butler, RPF, RPBio
Director, Land Resources
Canadian Mountain Holidays Inc.
“It is a pleasure to endorse Minister Bond in her pursuit to continue as a strong representative of our region. She has her routes deep in our community and the region she serves. She understand well the concerns of her constituents, is accessible and seeks input on issues of import. I have personally observed her energetic, focussed and directed efforts to ensure the needs of northern communities are clearly heard in Victoria with action following.
Under her watch we have seen the University of Northern British Columbia flourish and grow. We have seen the establishment of the UNBC Northern Medical Program. We have seen important public health care issues addressed and we have confidence that her colleagues in government hear about rural and remote concerns.
I believe Shirley is very committed to serving the good of her constituents and the Province of British Columbia. I am confident Shirley will work diligently to see good public policy continue to be implemented thereby encouraging the economy to thrive. A healthy economy creates opportunities for all through growth in employment and investment. “
Ron H. Fichtner, FCA
"As a long time resident of Prince George, I have known Shirley since her early days on the school board. She has taken that same passion and sense of right into the provincial field. I know of no other MLA who works and demonstrates that passion more than Shirley Bond. She makes the hard decisions, which sometimes not every one agrees with, but which are usually in the best long-term interests of this great province.”
Graham Holmes
Prince George resident