Jordan Kealy shares his experience as new Peace River North MLA

FORT ST. JOHN, B.C. — Peace River North’s new MLA, Jordan Kealy, is opening up about his experience in the position since being elected. 

“It has been a whirlwind so far,” says Kealy.

In the December 13th episode of This Week in the Peace with Steve Berard, Kealy explained his responsibilities and how he has been acclimating to the new position.

In October, Kealy secured a landslide victory in the 2024 Provincial General Election, taking more than 70 per cent of votes.

According to Kealy, learning the roles and responsibilities of a Member of Parliament (MLA) has been a lot. 

Some of those duties include orientation to the legislative processes and procedures, and developing an understanding of government roles. 

“It’s very important and very useful,” Kealy explained. 

B.C. Conservative Party Leader John Rustad appointed Kealy as a Critic and Shadow Minister of Agriculture, in partnership with Delta South MLA Ian Paton. 

Kealy says he is not too critical of the existing ministry but supports agriculture expansion and food security.

Together, Kealy and Paton will look into B.C.’s food security issues.

“[Rustad] wants to increase our food production, even double it,” said Kealy.

The new MLA has already participated in events in Fort St. John, such as Remembrance Day and the Santa Claus parade.

Other priorities include setting up his offices in Fort St. John and Fort Nelson. Kealy ended up taking the same office space as his predecessor, Dan Davies.

Kealy thanked the people who went out to vote in the election and hoped everyone had a wonderful Christmas. 

“You will be seeing a lot more of me.”

MLA Jordan Kealy can be reached on Facebook or by calling his office directly once his office is established.