Grace Lore, minister of children and family development and MLA for Victoria-Beacon Hill, announced her cancer diagnosis in a post on X on Dec. 5. 

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Lore announced that she would temporarily step down from her role as minister for the time being.

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The minister added that she intends to participate in important votes in the legislature to ensure the stability of the NDP government, which holds a slim majority of one vote.

Lore concluded her statement by saying she is eager to return to her position as soon as her health allows.

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Since the announcement, support has poured in from her party and other politicians.

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In his statement, Eby mentioned that Jodie Wickens, MLA for Coquitlam-Burke Mountain, will step into Lore香蕉视频直播檚 role until her return. 

B.C. Greens leader Sonia Frusteneau, who competed against Lore in the recent provincial election in the riding of Victoria-Beacon Hill, sent her well wishes. 

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